C1 noun Literarisch

comaterion

/ˌkoʊ.məˈtɪər.i.ən/

A comaterion is an archaic or highly specialized term referring to a sleeping chamber, or more specifically in ecclesiastical history, an early Christian cemetery or burial place. It emphasizes the concept of death as a temporary sleep until resurrection rather than a final end.

Beispiele

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The townspeople often gathered near the comaterion to pay their respects to the ancestors.

The townspeople often gathered near the comaterion to pay their respects to the ancestors.

2

Scholars argue that the inscriptions within the comaterion indicate a high level of literacy among the early congregants.

Scholars argue that the inscriptions within the comaterion indicate a high level of literacy among the early congregants.

3

We found an old map pointing to a comaterion hidden deep in the woods.

We found an old map pointing to a comaterion hidden deep in the woods.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
comaterion
Adjektiv
comaterial
Verwandt
cemetery
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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'coma' (a deep sleep) + 'terion' (a place/suffix for locations). It is literally a 'place of sleep.'

Schnelles Quiz

The archaeologist spent years documenting the inscriptions found within the ancient ____.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: a

Beispiele

1

The townspeople often gathered near the comaterion to pay their respects to the ancestors.

everyday

The townspeople often gathered near the comaterion to pay their respects to the ancestors.

2

Scholars argue that the inscriptions within the comaterion indicate a high level of literacy among the early congregants.

formal

Scholars argue that the inscriptions within the comaterion indicate a high level of literacy among the early congregants.

3

We found an old map pointing to a comaterion hidden deep in the woods.

informal

We found an old map pointing to a comaterion hidden deep in the woods.

4

The subterranean architecture of the Roman comaterion reflects the transition from pagan to Christian burial rites.

academic

The subterranean architecture of the Roman comaterion reflects the transition from pagan to Christian burial rites.

5

The real estate development was halted due to the discovery of an ancient comaterion on the property.

business

The real estate development was halted due to the discovery of an ancient comaterion on the property.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
comaterion
Adjektiv
comaterial
Verwandt
cemetery

Häufige Kollokationen

ancient comaterion ancient comaterion
sacred comaterion sacred comaterion
subterranean comaterion subterranean comaterion
comaterion ruins comaterion ruins
Christian comaterion Christian comaterion

Häufige Phrasen

the silent comaterion

the silent comaterion

final comaterion

final comaterion

rest in the comaterion

rest in the comaterion

Wird oft verwechselt mit

comaterion vs cemetery

Cemetery is the modern, common term, whereas comaterion is archaic and specifically emphasizes the 'sleeping' aspect.

comaterion vs comatose

Comatose is a medical state of deep unconsciousness, though they share a root related to sleep.

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Nutzungshinweise

This word is extremely rare and usually restricted to academic texts concerning Byzantine history, early Christian archaeology, or theology. In modern conversation, use 'cemetery' instead.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners might confuse it with 'commemoration' or 'companion' due to the prefix, or assume it relates to a 'coma' in a medical sense.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'coma' (a deep sleep) + 'terion' (a place/suffix for locations). It is literally a 'place of sleep.'

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Greek 'koimētērion', meaning 'sleeping place' or 'dormitory', which later evolved into the word 'cemetery'.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun Plural: comateria or comaterions Used with definite or indefinite articles
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Kultureller Kontext

The term reflects the early Christian shift in seeing death not as an end, but as a period of rest (sleep) before the afterlife.

Schnelles Quiz

The archaeologist spent years documenting the inscriptions found within the ancient ____.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: a

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