Simple Definition of necropolis
: a large cemetery especially of an ancient city
Examples of necropolis
Archaeologists uncovered a necropolis of ancient Rome.
<an ancient necropolis that has given archaeologists valuable insights into how people once lived and died>
Origin of necropolis
Late Latin, city of the dead, from Greek nekropolis, from nekr- + -polis -polis
First Known Use: 1819
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up necropolis? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).