1. plural form of mausoleum; large, impressive tombs or burial monuments
Usage: formal

Examples

• The ancient mausolea stood majestically in the cemetery.
• Several Roman mausolea have been discovered by archaeologists.
• The wealthy family built elaborate mausolea for their ancestors.
• These marble mausolea date back to the 18th century.
• The tour guide explained the history of the various mausolea.
• Many famous leaders are buried in grand mausolea around the world.