Definition

A location where the ashes of a person who has been cremated are stored or kept.

Example

After the ceremony, the family placed the urn in the cinerarium to honor their loved one.

Conversation

Have you ever been to a cinerarium?

No, I haven't, but I've heard they're quite peaceful places.

Yeah, I think they're meant to be serene and respectful.

That sounds nice; it must be comforting for families.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cinerarium → It is formed from "cinis" (meaning ash) and the suffix "-arium" (meaning a place for). The word "cinerarium" refers to a place for ashes, specifically a repository for cremated remains.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ashes' ('cinis') being kept in a special 'place' ('-arium') — that's what a cinerarium is.

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