as in cemetery
a piece of land used for burying the dead
an ancient necropolis that has given archaeologists valuable insights into how people once lived and died
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Recent Examples of necropolis
Nearly 2,000 years after a volcanic eruption caused hot ash to blanket the city, construction on railway lines revealed a necropolis in the Porta Sarno region of Pompeii, according to two April 1 news releases from Italy Ministry of Culture.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
The statues adorn the wall of a tomb found in a necropolis near Porta Sarno, one of Pompeii’s city gates, according to a statement from Pompeii Archaeological Park.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
Razor wire was installed over the fence that wraps around it, separating it from the adjoining Evergreens Cemetery, a 225-acre necropolis that is on the National Register of Historic Places.
—Maria Cramer, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
The site continued to be used for burials in later centuries, according to the release, and a necropolis filled with 20 children dating to the first century A.D. was also found.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
The statues adorn the wall of a tomb found in a necropolis near Porta Sarno, one of Pompeii’s city gates, according to a statement from Pompeii Archaeological Park.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
Razor wire was installed over the fence that wraps around it, separating it from the adjoining Evergreens Cemetery, a 225-acre necropolis that is on the National Register of Historic Places.
—Maria Cramer, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
The site continued to be used for burials in later centuries, according to the release, and a necropolis filled with 20 children dating to the first century A.D. was also found.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for necropolis
Noun
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Located at the intersection of Highways 6 and 13, this cemetery is the final resting place of L.M. Montgomery.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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There are over 150 national cemeteries —including Arlington National Cemetery and Gettysburg National Cemetery — across the country that will sport thousands of American flags every Memorial Day.—
Alex Heigl,
People.com,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Joann’s shutdown may sound trivial, or even inevitable—the chain is just the latest in a parade of stores that have marched to the graveyard of big-box brands.—
Andrea Valdez,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2025
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For most non-U.S. brands, America is more graveyard than goldmine for their worldwide ambitions.—
Richard Kestenbaum,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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“Necropolis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necropolis. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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