necropolis

noun
UK: /nɪˈkrɒpəlɪs/
US: /nəˈkrɑːpəlɪs/

  1. A large ancient cemetery with elaborate tomb monuments.

    1. We visited the ancient necropolis near the city today to see old tombs.
    2. The archeologists discovered a new section of the necropolis, revealing more history.

  2. A city of the dead, especially a large, elaborate, and ancient one.

    1. The necropolis held many secrets of the civilization long past.
    2. Exploring the extensive necropolis felt like walking through a silent, stone city.

Synonyms

burial ground cemetery graveyard
necropolis adjective

  1. Relating to a necropolis or cemeteries.

    1. The necropolis area was restricted to preserve its important relics.
    2. Necropolis architecture provides insight into ancient burial practices and beliefs.
necropolis adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of death.

    1. The necropolis air felt still, almost necropolis because of its somber setting.
    2. Ancient beliefs about the afterlife greatly affected the necropolis design and features.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "necropolis" in English means: A large ancient cemetery with elaborate tomb monuments., A city of the dead, especially a large, elaborate, and ancient one..

The phonetic transcription of "necropolis" is /nɪˈkrɒpəlɪs/ in British English and /nəˈkrɑːpəlɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "necropolis": burial ground, cemetery, graveyard.

Example usage of "necropolis": "We visited the ancient necropolis near the city today to see old tombs.". More examples on the page.