# interment

/ɪntˈɜːmənt/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/interment
Updated: 2026-05-28

## Definition

the act of burying a dead person in the ground. It is a formal word often used in legal or religious contexts.

For teachers: the act of burying a corpse in the earth. Often used in legal, religious, or formal contexts to describe the final disposition of a deceased person.

## Examples

- The family decided on a private interment at the local cemetery.
- The historical records document the interment of the victims in a mass grave following the disaster.
- While cremation has become more common in modern society, the traditional interment remains a significant ritual for many families seeking a permanent physical memorial.

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