Definition of "obituary" in İngilizce

noun

1. A brief notice of a person's death, especially one published in a newspaper or other publication; also (obsolete), the section of a newspaper where notices of deaths are published.

2. (by extension) A brief biography of a person (especially one who is well-known) who has recently died, usually describing their life and achievements, particularly in the form of an article in a news publication or an item in a news broadcast.

3. (figurative) An announcement or description of the end of something.

4. (historical) A register of deaths, especially one maintained by a religious institution; a necrology.

adjective

1. Relating to obituaries.

   • He is the paper's obituary editor.