Immurement
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Immurement is a noun meaning Capital punishment, human sacrifice or life imprisonment by entombing for life or sealing behind walls.
Meaning
Capital punishment, human sacrifice or life imprisonment by entombing for life or sealing behind walls.
Word Forms
- immurements
Synonyms for immurement
Depending on context, synonyms include incarceration, captivity, imprisonment.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include captivity, incarceration, imprisonment, enshrining, bonds, entombment.
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