Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
disinterring
verb
/ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜːrɪŋ/
Definition
The act of digging up or removing something from a grave, tomb, or burial place.
Examples
- The archaeologists began disinterring the ancient remains for study.
- After many years, the family decided to disinter the body of their loved one.
- Disinterring artifacts can provide valuable insights into past civilizations.
Meaning
To disinter refers to the process of taking something buried out from the ground, usually applied to human remains or artifacts.
Synonyms
- exhume
- remove
- dig up
