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View usage for: Definition revival or renewal This is a resurrection of an old story. Synonyms return reappearance resuscitation renascence Opposites Definition the rising again from the dead of all people at the Last Judgment the Resurrection of Jesus Christ Synonyms raising or rising from the dead return from the dead restoration to life Opposites QuotationI am the resurrection, and the life [Bible: St. John]Additional synonymsDefinition a return to a former position or status The former world champion is making a comeback. Synonyms return, revival, rebound, resurgence, rally, recovery, triumphDefinition a revival or renaissance The hotel is awaiting its rebirth. Synonyms revival, restoration, renaissance, renewal, resurrection, reincarnation, regeneration, resurgence, new beginning, revitalization, renascence Definition a renewal of interest or creativity in an area Popular art is experiencing a renaissance. Synonyms rebirth, revival, restoration, renewal, awakening, resurrection, regeneration, resurgence, reappearance, new dawn, re-emergence, reawakening, new birth Nearby words ofresurrection - resumption
- resurgence
- resurrect
- resurrection
- resuscitate
- retain
- retainer
(rezərekʃən) proper nounIn Christian belief, the Resurrection is the event in which Jesus Christ came back to life after he had been killed. resurrection in British English (ˌrɛzəˈrɛkʃən) noun1. a supposed act or instance of a dead person coming back to life 2. belief in the possibility of this as part of a religious or mystical system 3. the condition of those who have risen from the dead we shall all live in the resurrection 4. the revival of something a resurrection of an old story Derived forms resurrectional (ˌresurˈrectional) or resurrectionary (ˌresurˈrectionary) adjective Word origin C13: via Old French from Late Latin resurrectiō, from Latin resurgere to rise again; see resurgeResurrection in British English (ˌrɛzəˈrɛkʃən) noun Christian theology1. the rising again of Christ from the tomb three days after his death 2. the rising again from the dead of all humankind at the Last Judgment resurrection in American English (ˌrɛzəˈrɛkʃən) noun1. a. a rising from the dead, or coming back to life b. the state of having risen from the dead 2. a coming back into notice, practice, use, etc.; revival, as of old customs Derived forms resurrectional (ˌresurˈrectional) adjective Word origin ME resurreccion < OFr resurrection < LL(Ec) resurrectio < L resurrectus, pp. of resurgere: see resurge Examples of 'resurrection' in a sentenceresurrection Old Cermit went frantic, set off a distress signal that brought a resurrection team from the Edge, and they brought her back.The great thing about scandal is that while it can die it is always susceptible of resurrection. QuotationsI am the resurrection, and the life Bible: St. John Definition of 'Resurrection'Additional synonymsNow it is spring, a time of renewal. Synonyms restoration, revival, regeneration, rejuvenation, revitalization, reinvigoration Definition the act of restoring to a former or original condition, place, etc. the restoration of diplomatic relations Synonyms reinstatement, return, revival, restitution, re-establishment, reinstallation, replacementDefinition a rising again to vigour a period of economic resurgence Synonyms revival, return, renaissance, resurrection, resumption, rebirth, re-emergence, recrudescence, renascence |