Reinter: meaning, definitions and examples
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reinter
[ ˌriːˈɪntər ]
legal context
To reinter means to place a dead body in a new grave or tomb after it has been previously interred. This term is often used in legal contexts when discussing exhumation and deposition of remains in a different location.
Synonyms
inter again, reburial
Examples of usage
- The family decided to reinter their loved one in a more prominent location.
- After the renovations, the remains were reinterred with great ceremony.
- The historical society requested to reinter the bodies of the founders in the new memorial.
- Following the archaeological dig, the team made plans to reinter the artifacts alongside the remains.
Translations
Translations of the word "reinter" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reinterar
🇮🇳 पुनः प्रस्तुत करना
🇩🇪 wiederholen
🇮🇩 mengulangi
🇺🇦 повторити
🇵🇱 powtórzyć
🇯🇵 再提示する
🇫🇷 réitérer
🇪🇸 reiterar
🇹🇷 tekrar etmek
🇰🇷 재제출하다
🇸🇦 إعادة تقديم
🇨🇿 zopakovat
🇸🇰 opakovať
🇨🇳 重新提出
🇸🇮 ponoviti
🇮🇸 endurtekið
🇰🇿 қайта енгізу
🇬🇪 დაბრუნება
🇦🇿 təkrarlamaq
🇲🇽 reiterar
Etymology
The word 'reinter' is formed by the combination of the prefix 're-', which comes from Latin meaning 'again', and 'inter', derived from the Latin 'interrare', meaning 'to place in the ground, to bury'. The term inter itself has roots in the Latin word 'inter', meaning 'among' or 'between', referring to the act of burying something 'between' the earth. The use of 'reinter' first appeared in English texts during the 19th century, primarily in legal and archaeological discussions. As archaeological practices developed and the legalities surrounding the treatment of remains became more formalized, this term gained traction, particularly regarding the procedures necessary for properly handling human remains found during excavation works. It also reflects cultural attitudes towards the dead and their resting places, emphasizing a respectful approach to the treatment of remains even after exhumation.