Meaning of the word mausoleum in English

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mausoleum

US /ˌmɑː.zəˈliː.əm/
UK /ˌmɔː.zəˈliː.əm/
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Noun

a building housing a tomb or tombs

Example:
The ancient ruler was buried in a grand mausoleum.
The family decided to build a private mausoleum on their estate.