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Burial

usgb/ˈberiəl/Volume
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Cultural Sensitivity

Burial customs vary globally. Learn about local traditions to avoid offending when talking about burials.

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In some cultures, burial involves several days of ceremonies.
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Not Just Underground

'Burial' doesn't always mean underground; it can refer to entombment in structures like mausoleums.

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The pharaohs of Egypt were buried in grand tombs, not in the earth.
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Figurative Usage

Sometimes 'burial' is used metaphorically to mean the end or hiding of something.

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The project's failure led to the burial of his career potential.
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