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a widow after president vs a widow of the president

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'A widow of the president' is the more common and natural way to refer to the wife of a deceased president. On the other hand, 'a widow after president' could be used in a more general sense to describe a woman who became a widow after her husband served as a president.

Last updated: March 25, 2024

a widow after president

This phrase is correct but less common. It could be used in a more general sense to describe a woman who became a widow after her husband served as a president.

This phrase could be used to indicate a woman who became a widow after her husband's presidency, without specifying that he was a president.

Alternatives:

  • a widow following the president
  • a widow whose husband was a president

a widow of the president

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to the wife of a deceased president.

This phrase specifically refers to the wife of a deceased president.

Alternatives:

  • the president's widow
  • the late president's widow

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