History glossary
Interred
buried, especially in a formal grave or tomb.
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What it means
To be interred means to be buried or placed in a tomb. Historians often use the word when describing formal burials, royal tombs, or archaeological contexts where human remains were deliberately placed with objects or attendants.
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