interment
noun/ɪnˈtɜrmənt/
Frequency rank: #16,443 most common English word
Meaning
The burial of a dead body in a grave or tomb.
Example sentence
The family gathered at the cemetery for the interment of their beloved grandfather.
Synonyms & related words
- burial
- entombment
- inhumation
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