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Sepulcher Meaning in English

word

ˈsɛpəɫkɚ
SEP-ul-ker
ˈsɛpəɫkɚ
SEP-ul-kuh

Definition

A sepulcher is a small room or building made of stone where a dead person is buried, often used for important or ancient individuals.

Usage & Nuances

'Sepulcher' is formal and literary, often found in historical, religious, or poetic contexts. Commonly used with 'ancient sepulcher' or 'family sepulcher'. Less common in everyday speech; 'tomb' or 'grave' are more usual.

Example Sentences

The king was buried in a stone sepulcher.

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A large sepulcher stood at the center of the cemetery.

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The guide showed us an ancient sepulcher.

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Many myths surround the royal sepulcher deep in the mountains.

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The old sepulcher hadn’t been opened in centuries until archaeologists arrived.

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Families sometimes visit the sepulcher on special holidays to pay their respects.

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