taphophilia

English

Etymology

tapho- +‎ -philia. From Ancient Greek τάφος (táphos, “funeral rites, burial, funeral, wake; tomb, grave”) + Ancient Greek φιλία (philía, “love, fondness”).

Noun

taphophilia (uncountable)

1. Deep interest of funerals, cemeteries and the rituals of death.

Related terms

• taphophile
• taphophilic

 

Translations

Translations

• French: taphophilie (fr)
• Russian: тафофили́я (ru) f (tafofilíja)