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
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
Word origin
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.