mausoleum
Translation
mausoleum
Examples
The ancient ruler was buried in a grand mausoleum.
The ancient ruler was buried in a grand mausoleum.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) mausoleum ((for sb.)) a large tomb for a person or family The family built a mausoleum for their ancestors.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tomb, crypt, monument
Etymology
From Greek 'Mausōleion', named after the magnificent tomb of Mausolus, a king of Caria.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'mausoleum' as a 'massive' tomb. The sound is similar.