imperial tomb; mausoleum; leader's tomb
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
imperial or noble tomb; mausoleum
formalSpecifically refers to large, formal tombs built for emperors, kings, feudal lords, or other high-ranking nobility. Often grand in scale and located within designated burial grounds.
The Ming Tombs are a famous cluster of imperial mausoleums.
Archaeologists are studying this ancient feudal lord's mausoleum.
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The Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor is one of the largest tombs in Chinese history.
noun
tomb or mausoleum of a leader or revolutionary martyr
formalUsed for tombs of modern national leaders, founders, or martyrs who sacrificed for the country or revolution. These sites often serve as memorials.
Every year, many people visit the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum to pay their respects.
The martyrs' cemetery contains the tombs of heroes.
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This mausoleum was built to commemorate that great revolutionary.