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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

exhumation

/ˌɛksˈhjuːməˌseɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does exhumation mean?

noun

The act of digging up or removing a corpse from a grave, especially for reburial or examination. The act of bringing something to light that has been forgotten or overlooked.

Example

"The exhumation of the ancient city revealed a wealth of new information about the culture."

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