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Meaning of sepulcher
A sepulcher refers to a tomb or a burial chamber, often monumental in nature.
Etymology of sepulcher
The word "sepulcher" originates from the Old French word "sepulcre," which is derived from the Latin word "sepulcrum," meaning "tomb" or "burial place."
Historically, the term has been used to describe grand or monumental tombs, often associated with royalty, nobility, or religious figures.
Synonyms
tomb
grave
mausoleum
cemetery
vault
crypt
burial ground
sepulture
monument
headstone
memorial
burial site
resting place
funeral pyre
catacomb
ossuary
charnel house
burial chamber
mortuary
necropolis
burial mound
barrow
cairn
dolmen
tumulus
mound
burial pit
grave site
Definitions
- A sepulcher is defined by Oxford Languages as a monumental chamber or vault, typically underground, used for the burial of the dead, especially one constructed for a person of high status or for a group of people.
- * It can also refer to any place of burial, whether underground or not.
Usage Examples
- The pharaoh's sepulcher was discovered deep within the pyramid, filled with treasures and artifacts.
- * The old churchyard contained the sepulcher of a medieval knight, adorned with intricate carvings and symbols.