To dig up or unearth something that has been buried, especially a dead body or archaeological remains.
From Latin exhumare, combining ex- (out of) and humare (to bury, from humus meaning earth/ground). Originally a legal and medical term from the 17th century.
Exhumate has a dramatic history—it's often required for justice (reopening cases), science (studying remains), or closure for families. Famous exhumations have solved historical mysteries and proven innocence.
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