exhumer

/ɛksˈhjuːmər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who excavates or unearths the remains of the dead, especially a person who digs up graves.

“The team of archaeologists and exhumer worked together to uncover the ancient city.”

2. verb

To excavate or unearthing the remains of the dead, especially the digging up of graves.

“The exhumer was tasked with carefully exhumer the artifacts from the site.”

Synonyms

  • gravedigger
  • mortician
  • undertaker

Antonyms

  • entomber
  • interred