hypogeum
noun
hy·po·ge·um
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plural hypogea\ ˌhī-pə-ˈjē-ə
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Definition of hypogeum
: the subterranean part of an ancient building
also
: an ancient underground burial chamber
Examples of hypogeum in a Sentence
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Silvio Berlusconi constructed an enormous mausoleum at his home in Arcore, near Milan, in 1994: the imitation hypogeum, fit for an Etruscan prince, includes carved niches and objects a media tycoon may wish to take into the next life. — E.o’k. | Lazio, The Economist, "The enduring influence of the Etruscans on Italian culture," 20 Aug. 2019 An interior view of the Colosseum's hypogeum after the restoration. — Simon Dumenco, ELLE Decor, "The Roman Colosseum Is Getting A $7.2 Million Exterior Makeover," 6 July 2016 On most evenings, CoopCulture will run 75-minute tours, taking you through the main floor of the arena and to check out the underground space, known as the hypogeum, where gladiators waited before entering for battle. — Jordi Lippe-mcgraw, Condé Nast Traveler, "You Can Now Explore the Roman Colosseum at Night," 28 Mar. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'hypogeum.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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