obituary

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim A brief notice of a person's death, especially one published in a newspaper or other publication; also (obsolete), the section of a newspaper where notices of deaths are published.

   “The newspaper came in, as usual, after breakfast. I looked it over, and discovered this memorable entry, among the obituary announcements of the day:— "On the 29th inst., at Brighton, Michael Vanstone, Esq., formerly of Zurich, aged 77."”

2. isim A brief biography of a person (especially one who is well-known) who has recently died, usually describing their life and achievements, particularly in the form of an article in a news publication or an item in a news broadcast.

   “You know the Greeks didn't write obituaries. They only asked one question after a man died: "Did he have passion?"”

3. isim An announcement or description of the end of something.

   “Mouths were agape on the announcement of England's starting lineup, the return of Keira Walsh appearing miraculous 10 days after she left the pitch on a stretcher in agony. Walsh’s World Cup obituaries were written; she was England's most valuable player, irreplaceable.”

4. isim A register of deaths, especially one maintained by a religious institution; a necrology.
5. sıfat Relating to obituaries.

   “He is the paper's obituary editor.”