Definition

The act of burying a body again after it has been taken out of the ground.

Example

The reinterment of the remains took place in a new cemetery.

Conversation

Did you hear about the reinterment ceremony next week?

I did! It sounds like a respectful way to honor someone's memory.

Yeah, I think it's important to give them a proper resting place again.

Absolutely, it really shows how much they were loved.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reinterment → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "inter" (from Latin "interrare", meaning to bury). The word "reinterment" means the act of burying again, typically referring to the relocation of a body to a different grave or burial site.

Memory Tip

Think of 'burying again' — 're-' means again, and 'inter' means to bury. This helps you remember that reinterment refers to the act of burying someone again.

Visually Confused Words