resurrection
ˌrɛzəˈrɛkʃən
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Definition of resurrection - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
revivalbringing something back into use or popularity
  • The resurrection of old music styles is interesting.
rebirth revival
2.
Christian beliefTECH.belief in Jesus rising from the deadTECH.
  • Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus.
rebirth revival
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Expressions with resurrection

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return to professional success
The new project led to the resurrection of his career.
desert plant that appears dead but revives with moisture
The resurrection plant sprang to life after the rare rainfall.

Origin of resurrection

Latin, resurgere (rise again)

Terms with resurrection included in their meaning

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resurrection
person bringing something back to life
symbolic meaning
symbol of resurrection or rebirth
resurrection
bringing back to life in a literal or figurative sense
resurrection plant
plant that curls up when dry, revives with moisture
religious event
the event of Jesus rising to heaven after resurrection
Easter
Christian holiday celebrating Jesus' resurrection
Christian Easter
Christian festival celebrating Jesus's resurrection
resurrection
capable of being brought back to life

Examples of resurrection in a sentence

  • There was a resurrection of interest in vintage cars.
  • The resurrection is a central tenet of Christianity.
  • Many paintings depict the resurrection of Christ.

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  1. French:résurrection, ...
  2. German:Wiederbelebung, Auferstehung, ...
  3. Italian:resurrezione, ...
  4. Spanish:resurrección, resurrección de Jesús, ...
  5. Portuguese:ressurreição, ...
  6. Chinese:复兴, 复活, ...
  7. Japanese:復活, ...
  8. Arabic:إِحْياء, القِيَامَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:תְּחִיָּה, תְּחִיַּית יֵשׁוּ, ...
  10. Russian:возрождение, воскресение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відродження, воскресіння, ...
  12. Hindi:पुनरुत्थान, यीशु के मृतकों में से फिर जीवित होने का विश्वास, ...

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