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cemetery

/ˈsɛmətɛri/ noun · British & US
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What does cemetery mean?

noun

A piece of land used for burying the dead, typically marked with a large number of graves and often with a chapel or other buildings.

Example

"The cemetery was a peaceful place to visit on a sunny afternoon."

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