Definition

To place a dead body in the ground or in a grave.

Example

The family decided to inhume their loved one in the local cemetery.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about the ceremony they held last week?

Yeah, I did. It was a somber event.

I think it’s important to inhume loved ones with respect.

Absolutely, it helps bring closure for everyone involved.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inhume → It is formed from "in-" (meaning in or into) and "humare" (meaning to bury). The word "inhume" means to bury something or place it into the ground.

Memory Tip

Think of placing something 'into' ('in-') the ground to 'bury' it ('humare') — that's what inhume means.

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