Resurrectionist
Pronunciation: /ˈˌɹɛzɝɛktˈaɪoʊˈnɪst/
Resurrectionist (noun)
- a person who steals bodies from graves, often for medical study.
Examples
- The resurrectionist was caught near the cemetery.
- A resurrectionist might work under the cover of night.
Common collocations: grave robbing, steal bodies, illegal trade