Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

vivisepulture

Noun

/ˌvɪvɪˈsɛpʌltʃər/

Definition

The act of burying a living person or animal.

Examples

The historical accounts of vivisepulture reveal the extreme measures taken during certain rituals.
In literature, the concept of vivisepulture is often used to evoke horror and suspense.

Meaning

Vivisepulture refers to a gruesome practice of interment where an individual is buried alive. This term combines elements of ‘vivi’ meaning ‘living’, and ‘sepulture’ which pertains to burial.