Meaning & use
estranged wife
A wife who is no longer living with or on good terms with her husband, typically due to separation.
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He mentioned his estranged wife only briefly during the interview.
Their children stayed in touch with both him and his estranged wife after the split.
A note on using this word
"Estranged" describes an ongoing state of emotional distance or separation, not necessarily a finalized divorce.
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