Meaning
obituary
- a notice of death published in a newspaper, often with a short biography
- a written commemoration of a deceased person
In a sentence
I parenti hanno pubblicato un necrologio sul quotidiano cittadino.
The relatives published an obituary in the city newspaper.
Il giornale conteneva un lungo necrologio in memoria del famoso architetto.
The newspaper featured a lengthy obituary in memory of the famous architect.
Hai letto quel commovente necrologio dedicato al vecchio maestro di scuola?
Did you read that moving obituary dedicated to the old school teacher?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| necrologio | masculine · singular |
| necrologi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The plural form is 'necrologi' with a single 'i'.