official mourning

Frequency: 6.27.5 per million words

Mourning formally declared by a government or organization.

mourningADJECTIVE + MOURNING

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official

Examples (10)

  • The country declared a period of official mourning after the tragic event.
  • Flags were flown at half-mast during the week of official mourning.
  • The palace announced a day of official mourning for the late monarch.
  • During official mourning, all public celebrations were cancelled.
  • The city went into official mourning following the mayor's death.
  • A period of official mourning will be observed next month.
  • Many nations expressed solidarity by joining the official mourning.
  • It was a time of official mourning and quiet reflection.
  • The decree initiated two days of official mourning.
  • The news triggered an immediate declaration of official mourning.