Definition

To bury someone again in a grave after they have been removed.

Example

After the renovations, they decided to reinter the remains in a new location.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard they had to reinter the remains last week.

Really? I didn't know that was happening.

Yeah, it was because of the new construction plans.

That makes sense. It's important to treat those remains with respect.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reinter → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "inter" (from Latin "interrare", meaning to bury). The word "reinter" means to bury again, typically referring to the act of placing a body in the ground once more.

Memory Tip

Think of 'burying again' — 're-' means again, and 'inter' relates to burying. This helps you remember that reinter means to bury something once more.

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