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resurrection

/ˌrɛzəˈrɛkʃən/
res · ur · rec · tion
Plural:resurrections
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Adjective:resurrectional
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1

In Christian and other religious theology, the act of rising from the dead, or the state of having been restored to life after death.

Example

"The ancient fresco depicts the miraculous resurrection of Lazarus from the tomb."

2

The restoration or revival of something that had fallen into disuse, decline, or obscurity.

Example

"The historic theater's recent renovation sparked a remarkable resurrection of the neighborhood's arts scene."

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• Rhymes for resurrection

• Nearby Words

resurgence
resurgent
resurrect
resurrection
resurvey
resuscitate
resuscitation

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English via Anglo-French from Late Latin resurrectio, a noun of action from Latin resurgere ('to rise again'), formed from re- ('again') and surgere ('to rise').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Resurrection. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/resurrection
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