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Necropolis (Noun)

Meaning

A tract of land used for burials.

Classification

Nouns denoting spatial position.

Examples

  • The ancient city's necropolis was discovered by archaeologists who were excavating the site for a new museum.
  • A necropolis dating back to the 18th century was found hidden behind a dense forest near the town.
  • The necropolis was a place of great historical significance, with many notable figures from the past buried within its walls.
  • As the city expanded, the old necropolis was relocated to make way for a new residential development.
  • The necropolis was a somber reminder of the devastating plague that swept through the city centuries ago.

Synonyms

  • Burial Ground
  • Burial Site
  • Graveyard
  • Cemetery
  • Memorial Park
  • Burying Ground

Hypernyms

  • Land Site
  • Site

Hyponyms

  • Potter's Field
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