mausoleum
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Noun — A grand, freestanding tomb, or a building built to hold one or more such tombs.
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Etymology
From the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the immense tomb built around 350 BC for Mausolus, a ruler in ancient Asia Minor, and counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
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What does “mausoleum” mean?
The word “mausoleum” means a grand, freestanding tomb, or a building built to hold one or more such tombs. In plain terms, a grand tomb — or, loosely, any big, silent, tomb-like space.
How do you pronounce “mausoleum”?
“Mausoleum” is pronounced maw-zuh-LEE-uhm (/ˌmɔ.səˈli.əm/ in IPA).
How do you use “mausoleum” in a sentence?
Here is “mausoleum” used in a sentence: “The president was laid to rest in a white marble mausoleum.”
What part of speech is “mausoleum”?
“Mausoleum” is a noun.
Where does the word “mausoleum” come from?
The word “mausoleum” dates back to around 350. From the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the immense tomb built around 350 BC for Mausolus, a ruler in ancient Asia Minor, and counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
How many meanings does “mausoleum” have?
“Mausoleum” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a grand, freestanding tomb, or a building built to hold one or more such tombs.