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Meaning of necropolis

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

necropolis

Pronunciation:/nɛˈkɹɒplɪs//nə-/

noun

Definitions

  1. A cemetery; especially a large one in or near a city.

    Synonyms:necropole

  2. An ancient site used for burying the dead, particularly if consisting of elaborate grave monuments.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/necropolis

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