necropolis

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Synonyms: nekropolis, necropoleis, necropoli, metropolis, acropolis, necropolises, nicopolis, petropolis, micropolis, necropole

Antonyms: nekropolis, necropoleis, necropoli, metropolis, acropolis, necropolises, nicopolis, petropolis, micropolis, necropole

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|chiefly|historical|also|figuratively}} A [[cemetery]]; especially a [[large]] one in or near a [[city]].
2. {{lb|en|archaeology}} An [[ancient]] [[site#Noun|site]] [[use#Verb|used]] for [[bury]]ing the [[dead#Noun|dead]], particularly if [[consist]]ing of [[elaborate#Adjective|elaborate]] [[grave#Noun|grave]] [[monument]]s.
3. A [[city]] or [[settlement]] where most people are [[dead]] and/or [[dying]].

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