resurrection

noun res·ur·rec·tion \ ˌre-zə-ˈrek-shən \

|Updated on: 21 Aug 2018

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Definition of resurrection

1 a capitalized : the rising of Christ from the dead

b often capitalized : the rising again to life of all the human dead before the final judgment

c : the state of one risen from the dead

2 : resurgence, revival

3 Christian Science : a spiritualization of thought : material belief that yields to spiritual understanding

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resurrectional

play \ˌre-zə-ˈrek-shnəl, -shə-nᵊl\ adjective

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Examples of resurrection in a Sentence

He was enjoying the resurrection of his career.
a resurrection of an old theory

Recent Examples of resurrection from the Web

The finale heavily implies Maeve's imminent resurrection, however, thanks to the help of her friends Felix and Sylvester.

— josh wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Westworld': Here's Who Is Still Alive Heading Into Season 3," 26 June 2018
Intellivision’s resurrection comes as Atari has launched an Indiegogo page for its Atari VCS.

— chris morris, Fortune, "Atari's Not The Only Old-School Gaming Console Coming Back. Intellivision Is Too," 30 May 2018
Another resurrection, that is; this one, by Sean Couturier.

— marcus hayes, Philly.com, "Flyers, inspired by Sean Couturier, come of age in Game 5 win over Penguins | Marcus Hayes," 20 Apr. 2018
From The Cure breaking curfew to Madonna dazzling the dance tent to Tupac's on-stage resurrection, these are the 20 moments that helped make Coachella the king of all U.S. festivals.

— jason lipshutz, Billboard, "Top 22 Coachella Performances Ever," 9 Apr. 2018
But the clergy and the congregation kept their focus on a message of resurrection, salvation, and peace.

— cristela guerra, BostonGlobe.com, "Thousands gather for Castle Island sunrise Easter Mass," 1 Apr. 2018
Several churches will hold sunrise services commemorating Christ’s resurrection, including one organized by Lutheran congregations that each year combine resources — and choirs — to celebrate Easter at the Arneson River Theatre at 7 a.m. Sunday.

— elaine ayala, San Antonio Express-News, "Holy Week observances set for downtown San Antonio," 27 Mar. 2018
But perhaps the biggest player in this shift is Rihanna, whose story of resurrection and power occurred a little bit before the world was ready to embrace it.

— kathryn lindsay, refinery29.com, "Why Be Engaged When You Can Be An Ex?," 13 July 2018
The Return Doesn’t Earn Any Major Nominations The esoteric resurrection of Twin Peaks not only failed to get nominated for Best Limited Series.

— eliana dockterman, Time, "The Biggest Snubs and Surprises of the 2018 Emmy Nominations," 12 July 2018

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Origin and Etymology of resurrection

Middle English resurreccioun, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin resurrection-, resurrectio act of rising from the dead, from resurgere to rise from the dead, from Latin, to rise again, from re- + surgere to rise — more at surge

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First Known Use: 14th century

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resurrection

noun

Definition of resurrection for English Language Learners

in Christianity the Resurrection : the event told about in the Bible in which Jesus Christ returned to life after his death
the resurrection : the event told about in the Bible in which dead people will be brought back to life before the day of final judgment
: the act of causing something that had ended or been forgotten or lost to exist again, to be used again, etc.