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.