Definition

A place where people are buried after they die.

Example

We visited the cemetery to pay our respects to our ancestors.

Conversation

I passed by the old cemetery yesterday, and it looked so peaceful.

Really? I love how quiet they can be.

Yeah, it made me think about how many stories are there.

Definitely, each stone has a history behind it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cemetery → It is derived from the Greek word "koimeterion" (meaning a sleeping place) which comes from "koiman" (meaning to put to sleep). The term evolved through Latin as "coemeterium" before entering English. A cemetery is thus a place where the dead are laid to rest, akin to a sleeping place.

Memory Tip

Imagine a peaceful 'sleeping place' ('koimeterion') where people are laid to rest — that's what a cemetery represents.

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