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necropoleis

/ˌnɛkrəˈpɒliːz/ noun · British & US
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What does necropoleis mean?

noun

A large ancient cemetery, especially one in Greece or Rome.

Example

"The archaeologists discovered a necropoleis on the outskirts of the city, dating back to the 5th century BC."

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