Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
inhume
verb
/ɪnˈhjuːm/
Definition
to place a dead body in a grave or tomb.
Examples
- As a part of the funeral rites, they decided to inhume their beloved pet in the garden.
- The archaeologists found several tombs where ancient soldiers had been inhumed with their weapons.
- After the ceremony, the family chose to inhume their ancestor in the local cemetery.
Meaning
The act of burying a deceased person.
Synonyms
- bury
- inter
- entomb
- sepulcher
