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necropolis

noun
/nəˈkrɒpəlɪs/

Meaning

a large ancient cemetery with elaborate tombs

Example Sentences

The archaeologists discovered artifacts in the necropolis of the ancient city.

Synonyms

cemetery, graveyard, burial ground, catacomb

Antonyms

city, town, village

Collocations

ancient necropolis, vast necropolis, Egyptian necropolis, Roman necropolis

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