obituary

Meanings

• noun

  A published notice of a person's death and, often, an account of the deceased person's life.

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Pronunciation

1. /əʊ̯ˈbɪtjʊəɹiː/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

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funery , curery

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Variants

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obituaries , obituarist , obituarists , obituary

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Etymology

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The word 'obituary' comes from the Latin word 'obituarius', meaning 'pertaining to death'. It was originally used to refer to a notice of a deceased person's death in the official records of the Roman Catholic Church.

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Trivia

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1. The first known use of the word 'obituary' in English was in 1475.

2. Obituaries were originally used to record the deaths of members of the clergy and nobility, but they eventually became a common way to remember anyone who had passed away.

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Related Concepts

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1. Death notice: A brief announcement of a person's death, usually including the name, age, and date of death.

2. Eulogy: A speech or written tribute delivered at a funeral or memorial service, typically expressing praise and affection for the deceased person.

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Culture

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Obituaries are an important part of many cultures and have been used for centuries to honor the deceased and provide a record of their lives. In many Western cultures, obituaries are published in newspapers or online, and they often include information about the deceased person's birth and death dates, survivors, and a brief biography. In some cultures, obituaries may be read aloud in a community gathering or displayed in a public place.

How to Memorize "obituary"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a newspaper or online publication with an obituary section where people can read about the lives of those who have passed away.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'obituary' with the idea of honoring the memory of someone who has died.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Obit-uary', where 'Obit' stands for 'obituary' and 'uary' sounds like 'honor'.

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