Definitions for exhume
ɪgˈzum, -ˈzyum, ɛksˈhyumex·hume

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. disinter, exhumeverb

   dig up for reburial or for medical investigation; of dead bodies

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. exhumeverb

   To dig out of the ground; to take out of a place of burial; to disinter.

   The archeologist exhumed artifacts from the ground with a shovel.

2. Etymology: ex and ("to bury")

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. exhume

   Burial, also known as interment or inhumation, is a method of final disposition whereby a dead body is placed into the ground, sometimes with objects. This is usually accomplished by excavating a pit or trench, placing the deceased and objects in it, and covering it over. A funeral is a ceremony that accompanies the final disposition. Humans have been burying their dead since shortly after the origin of the species. Burial is often seen as indicating respect for the dead. It has been used to prevent the odor of decay, to give family members closure and prevent them from witnessing the decomposition of their loved ones, and in many cultures it has been seen as a necessary step for the deceased to enter the afterlife or to give back to the cycle of life. Methods of burial may be heavily ritualized and can include natural burial (sometimes called "green burial"); embalming or mummification; and the use of containers for the dead, such as shrouds, coffins, grave liners, and burial vaults, all of which can retard decomposition of the body. Sometimes objects or grave goods are buried with the body, which may be dressed in fancy or ceremonial garb. Depending on the culture, the way the body is positioned may have great significance. The location of the burial may be determined by taking into account concerns surrounding health and sanitation, religious concerns, and cultural practices. Some cultures keep the dead close to provide guidance to the living, while others "banish" them by locating burial grounds at a distance from inhabited areas. Some religions consecrate special ground to bury the dead, and some families build private family cemeteries. Most modern cultures document the location of graves with headstones, which may be inscribed with information and tributes to the deceased. However, some people are buried in anonymous or secret graves for various reasons. Sometimes multiple bodies are buried in a single grave either by choice (as in the case of married couples), due to space concerns, or in the case of mass graves as a way to deal with many bodies at once. Alternatives to burial include cremation (and subsequent interment), burial at sea and cryopreservation. Some human cultures may bury the remains of beloved animals. Humans are not the only species to bury their dead; the practice has been observed in chimpanzees, elephants, and possibly dogs.

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1. exhume

   To exhume means to dig out or remove something, especially a body, from the ground after it has been buried. It's often used in the context of disinterring bodies for forensic investigation or moving them to a different burial site. It can also be used metaphorically to mean bringing back or revealing something that was hidden or forgotten.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Exhumeverb

   to dig out of the ground; to take out of a place of burial; to disinter

2. Etymology: [LL. exhumare; L. ex out + humus ground, soil: cf. F. exhumer. See Humble.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Exhume

   eks-hūm′, v.t. to take out of the ground or place of burial: to disinter: to bring to light—also Ex′humate.—ns. Exhumā′tion, act of exhuming: disinterment; Exhum′er, one who exhumes. [L. ex, out of, humus, the ground.]

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of exhume in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of exhume in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of exhume in a Sentence

1. Police Khalid Abu Bakar:

   The first team of our officers has arrived in the area this morning to exhume the bodies.

2. Anuchon Chamat:

   There are at least 30 graves that have been place marked. We exhumed four bodies today and will continue to exhume bodies.

3. Deputy Mayor Glen:

   New York City is not about deleting history, new York City is about filling out the American story. These women have always been part of New York City, we just want to exhume their achievements from the coffin of history.

4. Adrian Toole:

   We are looking into taking legal action against EA - not of course to exhume and re-organize the burial, that's done - but to make sure we secure a leading role in planning for a future memorial, eA are clearly on a corporate strategy to 'tidy up' the remaining issues so as to get the whole episode out of the public eye.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=exhume
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Exhume
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exhume
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exhume
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=exhume