French Conversation · Level 95
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French word
nécropole
Pronunciation
IPA/nekʁopɔl/
Meaning
- feminine nounnecropolis
Example
La nécropole antique est un site archéologique important.
The ancient necropolis is an important archaeological site.
More examples
La nécropole attire de nombreux visiteurs chaque année.
The necropolis attracts many visitors each year.
Core concept
An ancient burial ground where many graves remain together as historical evidence.
Similar words
cimetière: A local burial ground for people in a town or surrounding area.
Definition in French
Espace funéraire ancien où se trouvent de nombreuses tombes, souvent conservé comme site archéologique.
Word origin
The word is a learned French borrowing of Greek nekropolis, built from nekros, 'dead', and polis, 'city'.
Usage tips
- Nécropole belongs mainly to archaeological, historical, and heritage contexts, while cimetière is more usual for a modern cemetery.
Other meanings
- cemeterynoun