departed

[ dih-pahr-tid ]
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adjective
  1. deceased; dead.

  2. gone; past.

noun
  1. the departed,

    • the dead person referred to.

    • dead persons collectively.

Origin of departed

1
First recorded in 1550–60; depart + -ed2

Other words from departed

  • un·de·part·ed, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for departed

departed

/ (dɪˈpɑːtɪd) /


adjective
  1. euphemistic

    • dead; deceased

    • (as sing or collective noun; preceded by the): the departed

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