Exhumations

/ˌɛksuːˈmeɪʃənz/ noun

Definition

Plural noun; instances or processes of digging up buried remains or objects.

Etymology

From exhumate plus the -ation suffix (creating a noun) and -s for plural, following Latin nominalization patterns.

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High-profile exhumations have sometimes rewritten history—DNA testing of exhumed remains has solved crimes, confirmed royal lineages, and challenged historical narratives.

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