Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
disinterred
verb
/ˌdɪs.ɪnˈtɜːrd/
Definition
To dig up something that has been buried, particularly a corpse.
Examples
- The archaeologists disinterred the ancient remains from the site.
- Due to new evidence, the body was disinterred for further examination.
- The local authorities decided to disinter the historical figure for reburial in a more prominent location.
Meaning
The act of uncovering or removing from a grave or place of burial.
Synonyms
- exhume
- remove
- unearth
