entombment

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Noun entombment has 1 sense

burial, entombment, inhumation, interment, sepulture - the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
--₁ is a kind of funeral

Derived form: verb entomb₁

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Term: Entombment

Description:

Entombment refers to the act of placing a deceased person's body or remains in a tomb or burial chamber. It is a solemn ritual carried out as a part of funeral ceremonies across various cultures and religions.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The entombment of the King in the magnificent royal mausoleum was an elaborate affair.

2. The family gathered in sorrow for the entombment of their beloved grandmother.

Verb:

1. They entombed the pharaoh's body deep within a pyramid, preserving it for eternity.

2. The ancient tradition entombs the deceased along with their personal belongings.

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