resurrectionist

[US]/ˌrezəˈrekʃənist/
[UK]/ˌrɛzəˈrɛkʃənɪst/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.grave robber; someone who steals corpses from graves, especially for medical dissection
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

the resurrectionist

a resurrectionist

resurrectionists

the notorious resurrectionist

grave resurrectionist

resurrectionist trade

body snatching resurrectionist

renegade resurrectionist

resurrectionist's grave

resurrectionist history

Example Sentences

the notorious resurrectionist was eventually caught by authorities after months of investigation.

body snatching, known as resurrectionism, was a profitable but dangerous trade in victorian england.

medical schools in edinburgh hired resurrectionists to supply fresh corpses for anatomy classes.

the resurrectionist's dark trade was exposed when locals discovered empty graves in the cemetery.

historical records reveal that many resurrectionists operated under cover of darkness to avoid detection.

the rise of legitimate body donation programs eventually put most resurrectionists out of business.

public outrage over resurrectionist activities led to the passage of the anatomy act of 1832.

a famous resurrectionist named burke was executed for his crimes against humanity.

the resurrectionist's profession required nerve, secrecy, and connections to corrupt grave keepers.

museum exhibits now display artifacts from the era of resurrectionism to educate visitors about this dark chapter.

the infamous resurrectionist operated in multiple cemeteries across the city before his arrest.

descendants of the resurrectionist family still live in the area but refuse to discuss their ancestor's past.

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