Resurrection
As a Noun
- The act of bringing someone or something back to life, especially in a religious or supernatural context.
- A revival or rebirth of something that had disappeared or declined.
- In Christianity, the belief in Jesus Christ rising from the dead.
As Other Form
- Resurrect (Verb): To bring back to life or restore something that was lost.
Word History
The word resurrection comes from the Latin resurrectio, meaning “a rising again,” derived from resurgere (“to rise again”). It has been used since the early Christian era to refer to Jesus Christ’s return from the dead, later expanding to mean any revival or comeback.
Examples
- The resurrection of the ancient temple amazed historians.
- He worked hard for the resurrection of his career.
- Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday.
- The old tradition saw a resurrection in modern times.
Synonyms
Revival, rebirth, comeback, renewal, restoration
Related Words
Reincarnation, resurgence, awakening, regeneration, revivalism
Antonyms
Death, extinction, decline, disappearance, destruction
