Burial - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈberɪəl|  American pronunciation of the word burial
Brit.  |ˈberɪəl|  British pronunciation of the word burial

noun

- the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave (syn: entombment, inhumation, interment, sepulture)
- concealing something under the ground

Extra examples

They prepared the body for burial.

She wanted to give him a proper burial.

Did you attend the burial?

The law prohibits the burial of toxic substances without special permits.

Burial practices vary around the world.

The burial site is sacred ground.

...explored the catacombs looking for evidence about burial customs of that ancient society...

Word forms

noun
singular: burial
plural: burials
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