Interred Meaning in English
word · lemma: inter
ˌɪnˈtɝd
in-TURD
ɪntˈɜːd
in-TURD
Definition
To be interred means to be buried in the ground, usually as part of a funeral.
Usage & Nuances
Very formal and literary; mostly used in official, historical, or ceremonial contexts. Synonymous with 'buried', but more formal. Usually refers to people, sometimes animals. Common in written English, not daily conversation.
Spanish: enterradoPortuguese (BR): enterradoPortuguese (PT): enterradoChinese (Simplified): 埋葬Chinese (Traditional): 埋葬Hindi: दफ़नाया गयाArabic: مدفونBengali: সমাহিত - প্রোথিতRussian: погребён - похороненJapanese: 埋葬されたVietnamese: chôn cất - an tángKorean: 매장되다 - 안장되다Turkish: defnedildiUrdu: تدفین کیا گیا - دفن کیا گیاIndonesian: dimakamkan - dikuburkan
Example Sentences
He was interred in the family cemetery.
basic
The queen was interred beside her husband.
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The soldier was interred with full honors.
basic
She discovered her ancestors had been interred over two centuries ago.
natural
After the ceremony, the poet was finally interred at his request.
natural
The remains had been interred beneath the old church for generations.
natural