Exhumation
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌɛks.hjuːˈmeɪ.ʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Exhumation is a noun meaning The act of digging up that which has been buried.
Meaning
The act of digging up that which has been buried.
Word Forms
- exhumations
Synonyms for exhumation
Depending on context, synonyms include disinterment.
Antonyms for exhumation
Common opposites include burial, inhumation, interment.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include disinterment, digging, dredging, dig, excavation, drilling.
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