Necropolis and Sepulchre

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

Sepulchre and necropolis are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sepulchre" instead a noun "Necropolis".

Sepulchre

Sepulchre noun - A final resting place for a dead person.
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Synonyms for Sepulchre

Necropolis and sepulchre are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Necropolis" instead a noun "Sepulchre".

Nearby Word: sepulchral
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