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churchyard

noun church·yard \ˈchərch-ˌyärd\

: a piece of land that belongs to and is usually close to a church and that is often used as a place to bury people

Full Definition of CHURCHYARD

:  a yard that belongs to a church and is often used as a burial ground
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First Known Use of CHURCHYARD

12th century
CHURCHYARD Defined for Kids

churchyard

noun church·yard \ˈchərch-ˌyärd\

Definition of CHURCHYARD for Kids

:  an area of land that belongs to and usually surrounds a church and that is often used as a burial ground

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