Mausoleum and Necropolis

Mausoleum

Mausoleum noun - A large burial chamber, usually above ground.
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Necropolis and mausoleum are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Necropolis" instead a noun "Mausoleum".

Necropolis

Necropolis noun - A piece of land used for burying the dead.
Usage example: an ancient necropolis that has given archaeologists valuable insights into how people once lived and died
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Synonyms for Necropolis

Mausoleum and necropolis are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mausoleum" instead a noun "Necropolis".
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