Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
requiem
noun
/ˈrɛkwiəm/
Definition
A requiem is a mass for the dead in the Roman Catholic Church, often celebrated as a memorial service.
Examples
- The composer Mozart is famous for his Requiem in D minor, which was left unfinished at his death.
- The church held a requiem for the beloved community leader who had passed away.
Meaning
The term is also used in a broader context to refer to any act of remembrance for someone who has died.
Synonyms
- memorial
- funeral mass
- service