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Word: Condolence
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 17th century: from condole, influenced by French condoléance
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kənˈdəʊləns
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of the death of a person's relative or close friend
Short Definition:expression of sympathy
Examples:- we offer our sincere condolences to his widow
- letters of condolence
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