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cemetery

Definition

A cemetery is a place where people are buried.

It is a special place where people can go to remember their loved ones who have died.

Cemeteries are often beautiful places, with trees, flowers, and other plants.

Sometimes, there are also statues or monuments in cemeteries.

How can the word be used?

The cemetery was a peaceful place, with rows of tombstones and flowers.

cemetery

Different forms of the word

Noun.

Singular: cemetery.

Plural: cemeteries.

Adjective.

Cemeterial: relating to a cemetery.

Etymology

The word "cemetery" comes from the Latin word "coemeterium", which means "sleeping place". The Latin word "coemeterium" is derived from the Greek word "koimeterion", which has the same meaning.

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What does the word cemetery mean?