disinterment

/ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜrmənt/
noun
  1. The act of digging up a dead body from a grave.
    • A court order was required for the disinterment of the body as part of the investigation.
    • The family opposed the disinterment of their ancestor from the old cemetery.
    • The disinterment of the ancient king's remains was carefully documented by archaeologists.
  2. The act of bringing something hidden or forgotten back to light.
    • The documentary focused on the disinterment of forgotten folk songs from the region.
    • The historian's research led to the disinterment of long-lost letters from the war.
    • The disinterment of old family secrets caused tension at the reunion.
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