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obituary in Malay

obituari

/əˈbɪt͡ʃʊ(ə)ɹi/US/əˈbɪt͡ʃəˌwɛɹi/

obituary in Malay: obituari. In English, obituary means a brief notice of a person's death, especially one published in a newspaper or other publication; also (obsolete), the section of a newspaper where notices of deaths are published.

Malay words for obituary

brief notice of a person’s death, especially one published in a newspaper
obituari

English meaning of obituary

  1. noun A brief notice of a person's death, especially one published in a newspaper or other publication; also (obsolete), the section of a newspaper where notices of deaths are published.
  2. noun A brief biography of a person (especially one who is well-known) who has recently died, usually describing their life and achievements, particularly in the form of an article in a news publication or an item in a news broadcast.
  3. noun An announcement or description of the end of something.
  4. noun A register of deaths, especially one maintained by a religious institution; a necrology.

Full definition of obituary

obituary in a sentence

  • He is the paper's obituary editor.

Synonyms of obituary

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Questions about obituary in Malay

What is the meaning of obituary in Malay?
Obituary in Malay is obituari.
Apakah maksud obituary dalam bahasa Melayu?
Obituary: obituari.
What does obituary mean in English?
Obituary means a brief notice of a person's death, especially one published in a newspaper or other publication; also (obsolete), the section of a newspaper where notices of deaths are published.

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