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- [nuh-krop-uh-lis, ne-]
- /nəˈkrɒp ə lɪs, nɛ-/
- /nekˈrɒp.əl.ɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nuh-krop-uh-lis, ne-]
- /nəˈkrɒp ə lɪs, nɛ-/
Definitions of necropolis word
- noun plural necropolis a cemetery, especially one of large size and usually of an ancient city. 1
- noun plural necropolis a historic or prehistoric burial ground. 1
- noun necropolis A cemetery, especially a large one belonging to an ancient city. 1
- noun necropolis cemetery, esp large ancient one 1
- countable noun necropolis A necropolis is a place where dead people are buried. 0
- noun necropolis a burial site or cemetery 0
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Origin of necropolis
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
First recorded in 1810-20, necropolis is from the Greek word nekrópolis burial place (literally, city of the dead). See necro-, -polis
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necropolis popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for necropolis
noun necropolis
- graveyard — a burial ground, often associated with smaller rural churches, as distinct from a larger urban or public cemetery.
- crypt — A crypt is an underground room underneath a church or cathedral.
- sepulcher — a tomb, grave, or burial place.
- catacomb — Catacombs are ancient underground passages and rooms, especially under a city, where people used to be buried.
- vault — the act of vaulting.
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