Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
requiescat
noun
re-kwē-ˈes-kat
Definition
A term used to denote rest or peace, especially in the context of death.
Examples
- After the ceremony, the family whispered a requiescat for their beloved grandmother.
- In remembering the fallen soldier, the community gathered for a requiescat to honor his sacrifice.
Meaning
It is often used in the phrase ‘requiescat in pace’ (RIP), meaning ‘may he/she rest in peace’.
Synonyms
- rest
- peace
- repose
