Sepulture: meaning, definitions and examples
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sepulture
[ ˈsɛpəltʃər ]
place of burial
A sepulture is a place where a deceased person is buried. It can refer to a grave, tomb, or mausoleum. Sepultures are often used to honor and remember the dead.
Synonyms
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sepulture |
Sepulture is an archaic or formal term used to refer to the act or ceremony of burial, often associated with historical or literary contexts.
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burial site |
Burial site refers to the location where a body is buried, commonly used in archaeology, history, or news reports about discovered remains.
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grave |
Grave is a general term for the place where someone is buried, commonly used in everyday language and conversations about lost loved ones.
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tomb |
Tomb is used to describe a large grave or a structure housing graves, commonly associated with significant historical figures or elaborate burial sites.
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Examples of usage
- The sepulture of the famous author was visited by many admirers.
- The ancient sepulture contained valuable artifacts from centuries ago.
Translations
Translations of the word "sepulture" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sepultura
🇮🇳 कब्र
🇩🇪 Grab
🇮🇩 makam
🇺🇦 могила
🇵🇱 grób
🇯🇵 墓
🇫🇷 sépulture
🇪🇸 sepultura
🇹🇷 mezar
🇰🇷 무덤
🇸🇦 قبر
🇨🇿 hrob
🇸🇰 hrob
🇨🇳 墓地
🇸🇮 grob
🇮🇸 gröf
🇰🇿 қорым
🇬🇪 საფლავი
🇦🇿 qəbir
🇲🇽 sepultura
Etymology
The word 'sepulture' has its origins in Middle English, coming from the Old French 'sepulture' and the Latin 'sepultura', both meaning 'burial'. The concept of sepulture has been a fundamental aspect of human culture throughout history, with various customs and rituals associated with honoring the deceased.