necropolis
/nɛˈkɹɒpəlɪs/noun
High School
1
A cemetery; especially a large one in or near a city.
2
An ancient site used for burying the dead, particularly if consisting of elaborate grave monuments.
3
A city or settlement where most people are dead and/or dying.
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