Luctaren (LUC-tuh-ren)
A parent who has experienced the death of their child. The word is derived from Latin: luctus (grief, mourning) + parens (parent).
Why It Matters:
There’s no single word in English to describe a grieving parent. Luctaren fills that void with dignity, giving language to an identity too often left unspoken.
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A parent who has experienced the death of their child. The word is derived from Latin: luctus (grief, mourning) + parens (parent).
Why It Matters:
There’s no single word in English to describe a grieving parent. Luctaren fills that void with dignity, giving language to an identity too often left unspoken.
Submitted by: Your Name or Username
Example Sentences:
• Even years later, I still identify as a luctaren—because love doesn’t die.
• The support group is open to all luctarens, regardless of when or how their child passed.
• There’s no word in English for us, so we made one: luctaren.
• Even years later, I still identify as a luctaren—because love doesn’t die.
• The support group is open to all luctarens, regardless of when or how their child passed.
• There’s no word in English for us, so we made one: luctaren.
by LadyDoc June 09, 2025