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burial

 

[ ˈberiəl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

funeral ceremony

The act of putting a dead body into a grave or the process of burying someone who has died. Burials are often accompanied by a funeral ceremony to honor and remember the deceased.

Synonyms

entombment, interment, inurnment

Examples of usage

  • The burial of the soldier was attended by his family and fellow servicemen.
  • She requested a simple burial in the family plot.
Context #2 | Noun

place for burying

A place where dead bodies are buried, typically a cemetery or graveyard. Burials can also refer to the act of burying someone in such a place.

Synonyms

cemetery, grave, graveyard

Examples of usage

  • The ancient burial ground contained many archaeological treasures.
  • We visited the burial site to pay our respects to our ancestors.
Context #3 | Noun

act of concealing something

The act of concealing or hiding something, often to keep it secret or protected from discovery.

Synonyms

concealment, cover-up, hiding

Examples of usage

  • The burial of the treasure was a closely guarded secret.
  • The burial of evidence made it difficult for the investigators to find the truth.

Translations

Translations of the word "burial" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enterro

🇮🇳 दफन

🇩🇪 Beerdigung

🇮🇩 penguburan

🇺🇦 поховання

🇵🇱 pochówek

🇯🇵 埋葬

🇫🇷 enterrement

🇪🇸 entierro

🇹🇷 defin

🇰🇷 매장

🇸🇦 دفن

🇨🇿 pohřeb

🇸🇰 pohreb

🇨🇳 埋葬

🇸🇮 pokop

🇮🇸 greftrun

🇰🇿 жерлеу

🇬🇪 დასაფლავება

🇦🇿 dəfn

🇲🇽 entierro

Word origin

The word 'burial' traces its origins back to the Middle English 'beriall', which in turn comes from the Old English 'byrgels'. The concept of burying the dead has been a fundamental aspect of human culture and civilization for centuries, with different rituals and traditions evolving over time. From ancient burial mounds to modern cemeteries, the act of burial reflects our beliefs, respect for the deceased, and cultural practices.

See also: bury.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,842 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.