Sepulture: meaning, definitions and examples

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sepulture

 

[ ˈsɛpəltʃər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

burial site, grave, tomb.

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Word Description / Examples
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.

  • The ancient sepulture practices of the civilization are still studied by historians today.
  • He spoke of his ancestor’s sepulture with great reverence.
burial site

Burial site refers to the location where a body is buried, commonly used in archaeology, history, or news reports about discovered remains.

  • Archaeologists uncovered a burial site dating back to the Bronze Age.
  • The burial site was marked by a simple stone.
grave

Grave is a general term for the place where someone is buried, commonly used in everyday language and conversations about lost loved ones.

  • She placed flowers on her grandmother’s grave.
  • The grave was located under a large oak tree.
tomb

Tomb is used to describe a large grave or a structure housing graves, commonly associated with significant historical figures or elaborate burial sites.

  • The tomb of the pharaoh was adorned with gold and precious stones.
  • Visitors were fascinated by the ancient tomb in the museum.

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

🇯🇵 

🇫🇷 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.