"cemeterian" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: cemeterians [plural]
Etymology: From cemetery + -an. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|cemetery|an}} cemetery + -an Head templates: {{en-noun}} cemeterian (plural cemeterians)
  1. A cemetery superintendent.
    Sense id: en-cemeterian-en-noun-931npShS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -an

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