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单词 disinterments
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interment

noun

in·​ter·​ment in-ˈtər-mənt How to pronounce interment (audio)
: the act or ceremony of interring

Synonyms

  • burial
  • burying
  • entombing
  • entombment
  • inhumation
  • interring
  • obsequy
  • obsequies
  • sepulture
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Example Sentences

a respectful but nonreligious interment in a private cemetery
Recent Examples on the Web In accordance with President Joe Biden’s order, flags are to remain lowered until sunset on the day of the queen’s interment, scheduled for Sept. 18, Holcomb's office said. Fox News, 9 Sep. 2022 The flags will remain lowered until sunset on the day of Queen Elizabeth’s interment, DeWine said. Andrew J. Tobias, cleveland, 9 Sep. 2022 The flags in Connecticut will remain at half staff until sunset on the date of interment. Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2022 Burials were mostly restricted to the brothers who lived there, with the exception of some wealthy outsiders who paid for the privilege of interment in sacred soil. Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Aug. 2022 Three weeks before her quick, anonymous interment, Griffith had died in her Manhattan penthouse. Mary Jordan, Washington Post, 2 July 2022 Flags shall remain lowered until sunset on the day of Yates's interment. The Enquirer, 25 July 2022 The shooting occurred at the interment for Da’Shontay L. King Sr., who was fatally shot by Racine police May 20, King’s sister, Natasha Mullen said. Chron, 2 June 2022 The shooting occurred at the interment for Da'Shontay L. King Sr., who was fatally shot by Racine police May 20, King's sister, Natasha Mullen said. CBS News, 2 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

interment

noun

in·​ter·​ment in-ˈtər-mənt How to pronounce interment (audio)
: burial

disinterments

noun

plural of disinterment
as in exhumations

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • exhumations
  • cremations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • entombments
  • obsequies
  • sepultures
  • burials
  • inhumations
  • interments
  • funerals
  • embalmments
  • inurnments
  • immurements
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