Definition of "churchyard" []

• A yard adjacent to a church, especially a cemetery. (noun)
• The ground on which a church stands. (noun)

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• "Arching over the entrance to the churchyard is an amazing piece of artwork."
• "The view from the churchyard is inviting, since the church is built on top of a small hill."
• "In Zacatepec, Mexico, the gate to the churchyard is for pedestrian access only."