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necropolis

noun

nə-ˈkrä-pə-ləs

Definition of necropolis

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 Additionally, scientists uncovered a necropolis of children, also dating from the Gallo-Roman period, and discontinuous remains extending into the modern era. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026 The Etruscans often interred their deceased in necropolises, which is where the Sapienza University team recovered 30 teeth from 10 individuals who died during the 7th and 6th centuries. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Jan. 2026 The temple of King Nyuserre is believed to be from the Fifth Dynasty and the remains were found in the Abusir necropolis south of the Egyptian capital. — CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025 There were just two dogs roaming the necropolis all that while, unseen and unheard. — Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for necropolis

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For King, The American Legion volunteers’ clean-up efforts honored the veterans buried at the cemetery and showed him those individuals have not been forgotten.

— Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Aug. 2026
The cemetery Zosia was found in no longer exists on any maps, nor is it referenced in historical records.

— Mike McRae August 25, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026

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Another recurring ingredient is goopher dust, which consists of soil collected from graveyards.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
With a few wonderful exceptions that proved the rule (The Good Place, New Girl), the network sitcom landscape of the 2010s was a graveyard of glib titles, gimmicky premises, and mercifully short runs.

— Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026

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