Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thanatological
Adjective
/ˌθænəˈtɒlədʒɪkəl/
Definition
Relating to the study of death and dying.
Examples
- The thanatological research revealed different cultural attitudes toward death.
- Her thesis focused on thanatological perspectives in literature.
Meaning
Thanatological pertains to the examination, understanding, and interpretation of death, the processes surrounding it, and how it affects individuals and societies.
Synonyms
- Death-related
- Mortuary
- Dying
