Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
paupers-grave
noun
/ˈpɔːpərz ɡreɪv/
Definition
A burial place for people who are unable to afford a proper grave or funeral services.
Examples
- After his death, he was buried in a paupers-grave due to insufficient funds for a traditional burial.
- The cemetery had a section specifically for paupers-graves, where many unmarked graves lay.
- In the past, many indigent people were laid to rest in paupers-graves, often without any memorial.
Meaning
Typically refers to a grave designated for the remains of the poor or those without means, often in a shared or unmarked plot.
Synonyms
- common grave
- unmarked grave
- burial pit
