Burial
/ˈbɛəriəl/
nounBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
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Definitions
1
The act or process of placing a dead body in the ground or a tomb.
/ˈbɛəriəl/
nounneutralBeginner
General
The act of burying something, typically a dead body.
The burial took place yesterday.
💡 Simply: Putting something in the ground, usually a dead person.
More Examples
2
They held a simple burial at sea.
How It's Used
Funeral Rites
"The burial ceremony was attended by close family and friends."
Archaeology
"The archaeological dig uncovered several ancient burials."
From Old English *byrgels, from *byrgian "to bury". The word's development reflects the long-standing practice of burying the dead.
The word 'burial' has been used in much the same way for centuries, reflecting the consistent practice of burying the dead across cultures and time periods.
Memory tip
Think of 'bury' + 'al' (referring to the action)
Practice
Base: bury
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Usage
20%Spoken
80%Written