necropolis — meaning in English
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English meaning
- necropolis noun A cemetery; especially a large one in or near a city.
Senses
necropolis is used for these senses in English:
- necropolis (chiefly, historical, also, figuratively) A cemetery; especially a large one in or near a city.
necropolis — full definition
- noun A cemetery; especially a large one in or near a city.
- noun An ancient site used for burying the dead, particularly if consisting of elaborate grave monuments.
- noun A city or settlement where most people are dead and/or dying.