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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

reinterment

/riːˈɪntəmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does reinterment mean?

noun

The act of burying a person or animal again, often in a different location, especially in a cemetery or a place of special significance. This can be done for various reasons, such as reburial of a person who was previously buried in a location that is no longer considered suitable.

Example

"The family decided to hold a reinterment ceremony for their ancestor, who had been buried in a remote area for over a century."

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