Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
necrology
noun
/nɛˈkrɒlədʒi/
Definition
A list or record of deaths, especially of those within a particular group or organization.
Examples
- The necrology published annually by the society lists all members who have died in the past year.
- She often visited the local cemetery and would read the necrology to remember those who had passed.
Meaning
Necrology is often associated with obituaries or memorials, serving to honor those who have passed away.
Synonyms
- obituary
- death notice
- memoriam
