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Definition of requiem

requiem

/ˈɹɛkwiəm/
re · qui · em
Plural:requiems
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1

A musical composition setting the text of the Mass for the dead, or a similar piece of music composed in honor of a deceased person.

Example

"The symphony orchestra concluded its season with a moving performance of Mozart's famous requiem."

2

A religious service or Mass, especially in the Roman Catholic Church, offered for the repose of the souls of the dead.

Example

"Mourners gathered at the cathedral to attend a solemn requiem for the late bishop."

3

An act, token, or expression of remembrance and mourning for something that has ended or passed away.

Example

"The documentary serves as a poignant requiem for the town's vanishing industrial heritage."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 14th century from Latin requiem, the accusative singular of requies ('rest'), which is the opening word of the traditional Catholic introit for the dead: 'Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine' ('Grant them eternal rest, O Lord').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Requiem. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/requiem
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