Obituary: meaning, definitions and examples
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obituary
[ əˈbɪtʃuˌɛri ]
newspaper
A notice of a death, especially in a newspaper, typically including a brief biography of the deceased.
Synonyms
death notice, eulogy, memorial
Examples of usage
- She read her grandfather's obituary in the local paper.
- The obituary section of the newspaper is always well-read.
Translations
Translations of the word "obituary" in other languages:
🇵🇹 necrológio
🇮🇳 शोक-सूचना
🇩🇪 Nachruf
🇮🇩 obituari
🇺🇦 некролог
🇵🇱 nekrolog
🇯🇵 死亡記事
🇫🇷 nécrologie
🇪🇸 necrológica
🇹🇷 ölüm ilanı
🇰🇷 부고
🇸🇦 نعي
🇨🇿 nekrolog
🇸🇰 nekrológ
🇨🇳 讣告
🇸🇮 osmrtnica
🇮🇸 dánartilkynning
🇰🇿 қаза туралы хабарлама
🇬🇪 ნეკროლოგი
🇦🇿 nekroloq
🇲🇽 necrológica
Etymology
The word 'obituary' originated from the Latin word 'obituarius', meaning 'pertaining to death'. The use of obituaries dates back to ancient Rome, where they were inscriptions on grave monuments. Over time, the practice evolved to include written notices in newspapers to inform the public of someone's death and commemorate their life.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,791, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 17788 postpartum
- 17789 absenteeism
- 17790 mourned
- 17791 obituary
- 17792 olden
- 17793 rehabilitated
- 17794 censured
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