Sepulchre Meaning in English
word
ˈsɛpəlkə(r)
SEP-ul-ker
sˈɛpʌlkɐ
SEP-ul-kuh
Definition
A sepulchre is a stone tomb or burial place, usually above ground and often found in churches or cemeteries.
Usage & Nuances
'Sepulchre' is formal, literary, or archaic; more common in historical, religious, or poetic contexts. In everyday English, 'tomb' or 'grave' is used instead. Often appears in the phrase 'Holy Sepulchre' (referring to Jesus's tomb).
Spanish: sepulcro - tumbaPortuguese (BR): sepulcro - tumbaPortuguese (PT): sepulcro - tumbaChinese (Simplified): 坟墓 - 墓穴Chinese (Traditional): 墳墓 - 墓穴Hindi: मकबरा - समाधिArabic: قبر - ضريحBengali: সমাধি - সমাধিস্থলRussian: гробница - склепJapanese: 石の墓 - 石棺Vietnamese: mộ đá - lăng mộKorean: 석관 - 무덤(고대)Turkish: lahit - mezar (taştan)Urdu: مقبرہ - سنگی قبرIndonesian: makam batu - makam
Example Sentences
They built a sepulchre for the ancient king.
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The church has an old stone sepulchre near the altar.
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Many visitors come to see the famous sepulchre every year.
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Legends say the treasure is hidden beneath the old sepulchre.
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Walking through the ruins, we stumbled upon a forgotten sepulchre.
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The legend of the Holy Sepulchre draws pilgrims from around the world.
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