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mausoleum

 

[ ˌmɔːsəˈliːəm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

historical building

A mausoleum is a large, impressive tomb or building that contains the burial chambers of a deceased person or a family. Mausoleums are often grand in design and serve as a final resting place for important individuals or families.

Synonyms

crypt, sepulchre, tomb

Examples of usage

  • The ancient Egyptians built elaborate mausoleums to house the bodies of their pharaohs.
  • The Taj Mahal in India is considered one of the most beautiful mausoleums in the world.

Translations

Translations of the word "mausoleum" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mausoléu

🇮🇳 मकबरा

🇩🇪 Mausoleum

🇮🇩 makam

🇺🇦 мавзолей

🇵🇱 mauzoleum

🇯🇵 霊廟 (れいびょう)

🇫🇷 mausolée

🇪🇸 mausoleo

🇹🇷 mozole

🇰🇷 묘소 (myoso)

🇸🇦 ضريح (darih)

🇨🇿 mauzoleum

🇸🇰 mauzóleum

🇨🇳 陵墓 (língmù)

🇸🇮 mavzolej

🇮🇸 grafhýsi

🇰🇿 кесене

🇬🇪 მავზოლეუმი (mavzoleumi)

🇦🇿 məqbərə

🇲🇽 mausoleo

Etymology

The word 'mausoleum' originates from the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, a tomb built in the 4th century BC for Mausolus, a satrap in the Persian Empire. The structure was known for its grandeur and architectural beauty, and over time, the term 'mausoleum' came to be used more broadly to refer to any elaborate tomb or burial structure.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,665, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.