World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesnecrología
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ne-kro-lo-ˈxi-a
"La sección de necrología detalla las defunciones de la semana."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A collection or list of people who have died within a specific period or context.
"The annual journal included a lengthy necrology honoring the professors who had passed away during the academic year." - 2
An obituary or a notice of death, sometimes accompanied by a biographical sketch.
"Historians often rely on local necrologies published in 19th-century newspapers to trace community genealogies."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Medieval Latin word 'necrologium', combining the Greek roots 'nekros' meaning 'corpse or dead' and 'logos' meaning 'discourse or register'. Entering English in the 17th century, the term originally referred to a register or catalog of the dead, particularly those of a monastery or church.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Necrology"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Necrology" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
nécrologie
Transliteration: ne-kro-lo-ʒi
"Le journal a publié la nécrologie des artistes disparus cette année."
Nekrolog
Transliteration: ne-kro-loːk
"Die Zeitung veröffentlichte einen ausführlichen Nekrolog über den Dichter."
necrologio
Transliteration: ne-kro-lɔː-dʒo
"Il necrologio è apparso nella sezione locale del quotidiano."
necrología
Transliteration: ne-kro-lo-ˈxi-a
"La sección de necrología detalla las defunciones de la semana."
necrologia
Transliteration: ne-kro-lo-ˈʒi-a
"O jornal dominical traz sempre uma necrologia detalhada."
मृतक-विवरण
Transliteration: mritak-vivaran
Script: मृतक विवरण
"समाचार पत्र में एक नया मृतक-विवरण प्रकाशित हुआ है।"
讣告
Transliteration: fù gào
"报纸上刊登了一份长篇讣告。"
necrology
Transliteration: sa-망-록
Script: 사망록
"그 역사적 문헌에는 지역 사회의 사망록이 포함되어 있다."
死亡録
Transliteration: shibōroku
"その雑誌には昨年の著名人の死亡録が掲載されている。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Spanish termsPlacing the customer's needs, experiences, and preferences at the center of a business's philosophy, operations, and decision-making.
The cold temperature or biting quality of the air characteristic of winter.
To walk with difficulty, typically because of physical injury or stiffness in the legs or feet.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Necrology"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.