necropolis

Meanings

• noun

  A large cemetery, especially one containing tombs or burial chambers for many people.

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Pronunciation

1. /nə-/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

necropole

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Variants

List of all variants of necropolis that leads to same result
necropoleis , necropoles , necropoli , necropolis , necropolises

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Etymology

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From Greek nekropolis, from nekros 'dead body' + polis 'city'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'necropolis' comes from the ancient Greek language.

2. Many ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, had elaborate necropolises.

3. The largest known necropolis in the world is the Saqqara Necropolis in Egypt, which covers over 45 square miles.

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Related Concepts

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1. cemetery: A burial ground or memorial park for deceased persons.

2. burial ground: A place where the dead are buried.

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Culture

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In ancient civilizations, a necropolis was a place for the burial of the dead, often located near or even within the city limits. The most famous example is the ancient Egyptian necropolis of Thebes, which includes the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens.

How to Memorize "necropolis"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, ancient cemetery with many tombs and burial chambers.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'necropolis' with 'city of the dead'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that it starts with 'necro' which means 'dead' and ends with 'polis' which means 'city'.

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