Wiktionary:Word of the day/2020/August 22

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Word of the day
for August 22
necropolis n
  1. (chiefly historical, also figuratively) A cemetery; especially a large one in or near a city.
  2. (archaeology) An ancient site used for burying the dead, particularly if consisting of elaborate grave monuments.
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