resurrection

noun
UK: /ˌrez.əˈrek.ʃən/
US: /ˌrez.əˈrek.ʃən/

  1. The act of rising from the dead or returning to life.

    1. The story is about Jesus' resurrection.
    2. Belief in the resurrection offers hope in times of difficulty and uncertainty.

  2. A revival or renewal of something that had been inactive or disappeared.

    1. The resurrection of the old theater has been a boon to the town.
    2. We are witnessing a resurrection of interest in classical music among young people.

Synonyms

revival rebirth renascence

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "resurrection" in English means: The act of rising from the dead or returning to life., A revival or renewal of something that had been inactive or disappeared..

The phonetic transcription of "resurrection" is /ˌrez.əˈrek.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌrez.əˈrek.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "resurrection": revival, rebirth, renascence.

Example usage of "resurrection": "The story is about Jesus' resurrection.". More examples on the page.