necrology

• Substantiv, das eine Meldung oder Mitteilung über den Tod einer Person bezeichnet, oft mit kurzer Biografie, oder eine Liste kürzlich verstorbener Personen.

A noun referring to a notice of someone's death, often including a short biography, or a list of people who have died recently.

1. Death noticeC2formal

   A published announcement of a person's death, often accompanied by a brief biographical account.

   Nachruf

   • The newspaper's necrology section listed the passing of several notable figures.
   • She wrote a touching necrology for her late mentor.
   • The necrology included details of his life and achievements.

   Synonymeobitobituary

2. List of the deceasedC2formal

   A register or record of individuals who have recently died.

   Liste der Verstorbenen

   • The church maintains a necrology of parishioners who have passed away.
   • The necrology for the year was published in the annual report.
   • Historians study the necrology to track mortality patterns.

   Synonymedeath-roll