Meaning & Definition of word "Resurrection"

Resurrection

/ˌrɛz.əˈrɛk.ʃən/

noun:

  • 1. The act of rising from the dead or returning to life.
    • Example: Many religions teach the concept of resurrection, where the dead are revived to a new life.
  • 2. A revival or renewed interest in something.
    • Example: The resurrection of the old theater brought a spark of culture back to the community.
  • 3. The state of being resurrected or revived.
    • Example: After many years of neglect, the garden was a beautiful resurrection of nature.

Etymology

From Latin 'resurrectio', meaning 'a rising again'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

resurrection of Christ:

Refers to the belief in Jesus Christ rising from the dead on Easter.

the resurrection of a project:

The process of reviving or regenerating a previously halted or ended project.

Related Words

revival:

The state of being revived or brought back.

rebirth:

The process of being born again or renewed.

resurfacing:

The act of coming back into attention or visibility.

Slang Meanings of resurrection

Meaning: A comeback or revival, especially in popular culture.

Example Sentence: That band had a resurrection when they released their new album.

Meaning: Figuratively coming back from a failure or setback.

Example Sentence: After that terrible loss, the team staged a miraculous resurrection.