Sign inCemetery vs. Graveyard
Have you ever thought to yourself about why we have several words for where we place the dead? Well, in this lesson, I'm gonna tell you why.
What Is Their Main Difference?
The two of them refer to the place we bury the dead. However, a 'cemetery' is a bit distant from the city whereas, a 'graveyard' is much older and is close to a church.
Differences
As stated above, a 'graveyard' is much older than a 'cemetery' and it is close to a church. Back in the old days, it was a tradition to bury the dead, especially the nobles and the aristocracy, close to a church. Look below:
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A 'cemetery', on the other hand, is far away from the city and is not close to a church. Check out the following examples:
I saw a young girl wearing black walking in the
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Similarities
Both of them refer to a place where the dead are buried. Examine the following examples:
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I never understand why people go to a
Are They Interchangeable?
These two words are mainly interchangeable. Compare:
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✓ They mayor delivered a speech on the death of the innocent people at the
As you can see, they are both the same.
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