Reinterred: meaning, definitions and examples
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reinterred
[ ˌriːɪnˈtɜːrd ]
burial again
Reinterred refers to the act of burying a body again, especially after it has been exhumed. This term is often used in contexts involving proper reburial procedures, legal requirements, or cultural practices surrounding death and burial.
Synonyms
entombed again, interred again, reburied
Examples of usage
- The remains were reinterred in a new cemetery.
- After the renovations, the soldiers were reinterred with honors.
- Due to the findings, the archaeologists decided to have the artifacts reinterred.
- Following the identification of the remains, the family reinterred their loved one.
Translations
Translations of the word "reinterred" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reenterrado
🇮🇳 फिर से दफनाना
🇩🇪 wieder beerdigt
🇮🇩 dikuburkan kembali
🇺🇦 перезахований
🇵🇱 ponownie pochowany
🇯🇵 再埋葬された
🇫🇷 réenterré
🇪🇸 reenterrado
🇹🇷 yeniden gömülen
🇰🇷 다시 매장된
🇸🇦 مدفونة مرة أخرى
🇨🇿 znovu pohřben
🇸🇰 opäť pochovaný
🇨🇳 重新埋葬
🇸🇮 ponovno pokopan
🇮🇸 endurreist
🇰🇿 қайта жерленген
🇬🇪 جدید دفن
🇦🇿 yenidən dəfn edilmiş
🇲🇽 reenterrado
Etymology
The word 'reinterred' is derived from the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', and the verb 'inter', which comes from the Latin 'interrare', meaning 'to bury'. The Latin root is formed from 'in-' (in, within) and 'terra' (earth), suggesting the act of placing something in the ground. The usage of reinterred suggests a second or multiple instances of this action, typically after an initial burial has occurred. The term is often associated with archaeological practices, wherein remains might be reburied after study, or in cultural contexts, where historical figures or loved ones are given a proper resting place. The concept is not limited to human remains but can also apply to artifacts and historical items that require respectful handling once their initial burial or placement has been disturbed.