Wiktionary:Word of the day/2020/July 11

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be gathered to one's fathers v

(biblical and literary, dated) To be buried together with one's forebears; hence, to die. Today is World Population Day, which is recognized by the United Nations to raise awareness about global population issues such as the importance of family planning, gender equality, human rights, maternal health, and the effects of poverty.

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