necropolis

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim A cemetery; especially a large one in or near a city.

   “In Turkey, the tombs, according to the custom of the ancients, are always without the towns; and as each tomb has uſually a large ſtone, and ſome maſonry, they conſtitute what may almoſt be called a ſecond town, which may be named, as formerly at Alexandria, Necropolis, or the city of the dead.”

2. isim An ancient site used for burying the dead, particularly if consisting of elaborate grave monuments.

   “The ancient Greeks generally buried their dead in their nekropoleis or their gardens; often on the road leading to their towns, or before the gates. This pious feeling of affection and reverence for the dead, is a touching feature in the character of the modern Greeks.”

3. isim A city or settlement where most people are dead and/or dying.

   “You think London isn't a necropolis? Let me tell you it is. And people love it. Our cemeteries are popular tourist attractions.”