Burial
/ˈberiəl/
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The act of placing a dead person's body in the ground, typically as part of a funeral ritual; also refers to the act of covering something with earth.
The burial of the deceased took place at the local cemetery on a sunny morning.
Etymology
Derived from the Old English word 'byrġels', meaning 'grave, tomb, or burial place'. It comes from the Proto-Germanic root 'burg', meaning 'to bury or hide'. The modern spelling emerged in Middle English around the 14th century.
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What does Burial mean?
Burial means: The act of placing a dead person's body in the ground, typically as part of a funeral ritual; also refers to the act of covering something with earth.
How do you pronounce Burial?
Burial: /ˈberiəl/
How is Burial used in a sentence?
The burial of the deceased took place at the local cemetery on a sunny morning.