Synonyms for

Cemeteries

Verb / ˈsemʌˌteri:z / Another word for cemeteries — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A cemetery is a place where dead people are buried.

Synonyms & similar words

memorialpark necropolis burialsite cemetery graveyard burialground buryingground graveyard necropolis churchyard sepulcher tomb crypt mausoleum ossuary mortuary crematory

Synonyms by register

Formal

graveyards necropoleis burial grounds sepulchres

Informal

graves plots

Literary

cities of the dead eternal resting places fields of rest

Antonyms

birthplaces homes residences cities towns villages

Common collocations

  • visit cemeteries
  • maintain cemeteries
  • old cemeteries
  • historic cemeteries
  • municipal cemeteries
  • church cemeteries
  • new cemeteries

Word family

noun cemetery
adjective cemeterial

Usage note

While 'graveyard' is a common synonym, it often implies a burial ground attached to a church. 'Cemetery' is a more general term for a place where the dead are buried.

Example sentences

  1. We visited the cemetery to pay respect to our loved ones.
  2. The cemetery was quiet and peaceful.
  3. The cemetery was full of flowers and decorations.
  4. The cemetery was located on a hill with a beautiful view.
  5. The cemetery had a lot of history and famous people buried there.

Quotes

  • The dead are always with us, in the streets, in the shops, in the cemeteries.
  • The cemetery is full of people who thought they were indispensable.
  • The cemetery is an open space among the ruins, covered in winter with violets and daisies.

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