Did a search on "cemetarian" with no results. I have only seen the word a
few times. Since it's not at Merriam-Webster's web site, I don't know that
it's a real word, yet.
It reminds me of the word "Centenarian"--
Websters states
cen·te·nar·i·an
Pronunciation: "sen-t&-'ner-E-&n
Function: noun
Date: circa 1841
: one that is 100 years old or older
- centenarian adjective
It also reminds me of the word "custodian"--
Websters states
cus·to·di·an
Pronunciation: "k&s-'tO-dE-&n
Function: noun
Date: 1781
: one that guards and protects or maintains; especially : one entrusted
with guarding and keeping property or records or with custody or
guardianship of prisoners or inmates
- cus·to·di·an·ship /-"ship/ noun
Andi
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Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2000 5:08 AM
Subject: Re: [INPCRP] Re: [Old Bones CEMETERY-L] Cemetery
destruction/fixing
In a message dated 08/28/2000 12:26:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
ssilver1951(a)jps.net writes:
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Hi Sue and everyone,
As long as we are defining terms, can we also look at the use of
the
word "cemeterians"? It has been my understanding that a
"cemeterian" is
one
who works in the capacity of management of a cemetery. At least that
is
how
it is recognized within the industry. For instance, I am active in
doing
cemetery history research, tours, lectures, etc., and performing
preservation
activities, yet I do not consider myself a cemeterian. That term is
reserved
for those who make the decisions about how a cemetery is managed and
maintained. Your thoughts?
Katie
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