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graveyard

/ˈɡreɪvərd/ noun · British & US
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What does graveyard mean?

noun

A piece of land used for burying the dead, or a place where old or ruined buildings are found, especially one that is neglected or abandoned.

Example

"The old mansion stood in a graveyard, surrounded by crumbling headstones."

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