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necrologies

/ˌnɛkrəˈlɒdʒiz/

NOUN

1. Plural of 'necrology'; notices of death or obituaries

Published death notices, biographical tributes to the deceased, or lists of individuals who have died within a specific period.

1.1. Obituaries, memorials, and death notices

Used to refer to written tributes, newspaper death notices, or historical registers recording those who have passed away.

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Examples

  • The newspaper published several necrologies for prominent figures in the community.
  • The historian studied old necrologies to understand the lives of people in ancient civilizations.
  • In the library archive, there were numerous necrologies dating back centuries.
  • The family requested that necrologies for their loved one be posted on the funeral home's website.
  • The magazine included a section on notable deaths, featuring brief necrologies of individuals from various fields.

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