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cemeterian en · NOUN

Etymology

From cemetery + -an.

Meanings

1. A cemetery superintendent.
   • The cemeterians sympathize deeply with Mrs. Caton on account of her making such a bad shot. 1874 November 4, “In General”, in St. Albans Daily Messenger, volume XI, number 745 (whole 4045), St. Albans, Vt.:
   • Jim retired from Rockwell-Meritor of Newark (30 years), was the fiscal officer of Reading Township for 28 years and the cemeterian of Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery for 30 years. 2021 August 25, “Obituaries”, in Times Recorder, volume 157, number 237, Zanesville, Ohio, page 4A:
   • The American Cemetery Association, founded in 1887, is a national trade association of cemeterians consisting of approximately 1100 members. 1972, In the Supreme Court of the United States, October Term, 1972: Brief Amicus Curiae on Behalf of American Cemetery Association, page 2:

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