Vocabulary Entry

thanatopsis

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noun

A meditation on death, often used to describe a poem or philosophical reflection about the nature of mortality.

Example Sentences

"The poet's latest work is a profound thanatopsis that contemplates the inevitability of death."

"After reading the thanatopsis, she felt a sense of peace about her own mortality."

"In class, we studied various thanatopses from different cultures to understand their views on death."