'cemetery' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'koimeterion,' where 'koiman' meant 'to put to sleep.'

'koimeterion' transformed into the Latin word 'coemeterium,' and eventually became the modern English word 'cemetery' through Old French 'cimetière.'

Initially, it meant 'a place to sleep,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a burial ground.'