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memento mori

 

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Noun memento mori has 1 sense
  1. memento mori - a reminder (as a death's head) of your mortality
    --1 is a kind of
    reminder

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Term: memento mori

Definition:

A Latin phrase meaning "remember you must die," serving as a reminder of human mortality.

Usage:

  1. As a popular phrase:
    • While strolling through the cemetery, she couldn't help but notice the numerous memento mori inscriptions on the headstones.
    • Samuel decided to get a memento mori tattoo to constantly remind himself to cherish each day of his life.
  2. As a local culture:
    • The small village had a unique tradition of celebrating a memento mori festival each year to honor their deceased loved ones.
    • Local artists often incorporate memento mori symbolism in their paintings, reflecting the region's deep connection with mortality.

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