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Necrology: meaning, definitions and examples

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necrology

 

[ nɛˈkrɒlədʒi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

death record

Necrology refers to a list or record of individuals who have died, often published in the form of an official notice. It can include brief biographies or obituaries of the deceased. This term is typically used in contexts related to memorials or historical accounts. Necrologies can be found in newspapers, magazines, and historical texts, serving as a way to commemorate those who have passed away.

Synonyms

death notice, ledger of the dead, memorial, obituary

Examples of usage

  • The necrology section of the newspaper lists all recent deaths.
  • Many historical documents include a necrology of notable figures.
  • The annual necrology of the organization honors its deceased members.

Translations

Translations of the word "necrology" in other languages:

🇵🇹 necrologia

🇮🇳 मृत्यु सूचना

🇩🇪 Todesanzeige

🇮🇩 necroloji

🇺🇦 некролог

🇵🇱 nekrolog

🇯🇵 死告

🇫🇷 nécrologie

🇪🇸 necrología

🇹🇷 ölüm ilanı

🇰🇷 부고

🇸🇦 نعي

🇨🇿 nekrolog

🇸🇰 nekrológ

🇨🇳 讣告

🇸🇮 nekrolog

🇮🇸 nekrolog

🇰🇿 некролог

🇬🇪 ნეკროლოგი

🇦🇿 nekrolog

🇲🇽 necrología

Etymology

The term 'necrology' derives from the Greek word 'nekros,' meaning 'corpse' or 'dead body,' combined with the suffix '-logy,' which signifies 'study' or 'discourse.' Therefore, necrology literally refers to the study or discourse about the dead. The word has been used since the late 17th century to describe lists or records of deceased individuals. It has roots in various cultural practices where honoring and remembering the dead is significant. Over time, the use of necrology has evolved, and it now often encompasses the publication of obituaries and death notices in modern media, reflecting society's ongoing engagement with mortality and remembrance.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,480, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.