Meaning of the word cemetery in English

What does cemetery mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cemetery

US /ˈsem.ə.ter.i/
UK /ˈsem.ə.tri/
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Noun

a burial ground; a graveyard

Example:
The old cemetery was overgrown with ivy.
They visited their ancestors' graves in the local cemetery.