Mausoleum

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ËŒmɔː(ɹ).zəˈliː.É™m/
• US enPR: mô'sÉ™-lÄ“'É™m

Origin

From Middle English mausoleum, from Latin mausōlēum, from Ancient Greek Μαυσωλεῖον from Ancient Greek Μαύσωλος; named for Mausolus (Μαύσωλος or Μαύσσωλλος), satrap of the Persian empire and ruler of Caria

Full definition of mausoleum

Noun

1. A large stately tomb or a building housing such a tomb or several tombs.
2. A gloomy, usually large room or building.

Derived terms

• mausoleal
• mausolean