Cemetery: meaning, definitions and examples
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cemetery
[ ˈsɛmɪˌtɛri ]
burial ground
A cemetery is a place where dead bodies are buried, usually graves or tombs. It is a sacred place for many cultures and religions, serving as a final resting place for loved ones.
Synonyms
burial ground, grave site, graveyard
Examples of usage
- She visited her grandfather's grave in the cemetery.
- The cemetery was filled with flowers and candles on Memorial Day.
Translations
Translations of the word "cemetery" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cemitério
🇮🇳 कब्रिस्तान
🇩🇪 Friedhof
🇮🇩 kuburan
🇺🇦 цвинтар
🇵🇱 cmentarz
🇯🇵 墓地 (ぼち)
🇫🇷 cimetière
🇪🇸 cementerio
🇹🇷 mezarlık
🇰🇷 묘지 (myoji)
🇸🇦 مقبرة
🇨🇿 hřbitov
🇸🇰 cintorín
🇨🇳 墓地 (mùdì)
🇸🇮 pokopališče
🇮🇸 kirkjugarður
🇰🇿 зираты
🇬🇪 სასაფლაო (sasaphlao)
🇦🇿 məzar
🇲🇽 cementerio
Word origin
The word 'cemetery' originated from the Greek word 'koimeterion', meaning a sleeping place. The concept of cemeteries dates back thousands of years, with early civilizations burying their dead in designated areas. Over time, cemeteries have evolved to reflect cultural practices and beliefs surrounding death and the afterlife.