WorldJuly 13, 2026
exhumation
/ˌɛks.hjuːˈmeɪ.ʃən/
Definition
The act of removing a body from the ground, typically performed to investigate deaths or identify remains.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'exhumare', combining 'ex-' (out of) and 'humus' (ground or earth). It entered English in the 17th century to describe the act of digging up a grave.
In the news
In the article, the word appears in the context of forensic work in the Volyn region, where authorities are recovering remains from former villages to account for past victims. This highlights the ongoing effort to uncover the truth and identify individuals buried during previous conflicts.
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