Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
catacombs
noun
/ˈkæt.ə.kəʊmz/
Definition
Underground burial places, often consisting of tunnels and rooms, used especially in ancient times.
Examples
- The Paris Catacombs are famous for their vast network and the bones of millions of people interred there.
- Archaeologists discovered ancient catacombs while excavating an old city site.
- Many early Christians used catacombs as places for worship and burial during times of persecution.
Meaning
Catacombs are subterranean passages or chambers designed for burial and often used for housing the remains of the dead.
Synonyms
- tombs
- burial chambers
- necropolis
- crypts
