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deceased

IPA pronunciation: /dɪˈsiːst/

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Russian meaning

умерший, покойный

English definition

Dead, especially recently.

Example

The deceased man's family was notified of his passing.

Collocations

deceased person
deceased relative
the deceased
deceased estate

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