Sepulchering: meaning, definitions and examples
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sepulchering
[ səˈpʌl.kər.ɪŋ ]
burial action
Sepulchering refers to the act of placing a deceased person in a sepulcher or tomb. This term often implies a ritualistic or formal aspect of burial that is associated with cultural or religious practices.
Synonyms
burying, entombing, interring, inurnment.
Examples of usage
- The villagers were sepulchering their beloved leader with great honor.
- In ancient cultures, sepulchering was accompanied by elaborate ceremonies.
- She was sepulchering her grandmother in the family plot.
Translations
Translations of the word "sepulchering" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sepultamento
🇮🇳 दफनाना
🇩🇪 Begräbnis
🇮🇩 penguburan
🇺🇦 поховання
🇵🇱 pochówek
🇯🇵 埋葬
🇫🇷 enterrement
🇪🇸 entierro
🇹🇷 gömme
🇰🇷 매장
🇸🇦 دفن
🇨🇿 pohřeb
🇸🇰 pohreb
🇨🇳 埋葬
🇸🇮 pokop
🇮🇸 grafreitur
🇰🇿 жерлеу
🇬🇪 კრძალვა
🇦🇿 dəfn
🇲🇽 entierro
Etymology
The word 'sepulchering' comes from the Latin word 'sepulcrum', which means 'tomb' or 'grave'. This Latin term itself is derived from the verb 'sepelire', meaning 'to bury'. The use of 'sepulcher' in English dates back to the 14th century and originally referred to a receptacle for bodies, often elaborately constructed and used in religious or ceremonial contexts. Sepulchering emphasizes the act of placing a body into such a receptacle, marking the final resting place of the deceased. Over the centuries, the term has retained a formal tone, often evoking a sense of respect and solemnity that accompanies burial practices in various cultures.