Meaning of the word necropolis in English

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necropolis

US /nekˈrɑː.əl.ɪs/
UK /nekˈrɒp.əl.ɪs/

Noun

a cemetery, especially one of large size and usually of an ancient city

Example:
Archaeologists discovered an ancient necropolis filled with elaborate tombs.
The city's historical necropolis is a popular tourist attraction.