HyperDic: resurrection

English > 2 senses of the word Resurrection / resurrection:
NOUNeventResurrection, Christ's Resurrection, Resurrection of Christ(New Testament) the rising of Christ on the third day after the Crucifixion
actresurrectiona revival from inactivity and disuse
Resurrection / resurrection > pronunciation
Soundsreh.zereh'kshahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > Resurrection: 2 senses > noun 1, event
Meaning(New Testament) the rising of Christ on the third day after the Crucifixion.
SynonymsChrist's Resurrection, Resurrection of Christ
CategoryNew TestamentThe collection of books of the Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, the Pauline and other epistles, and Revelation
Instance ofmiracleA marvellous event manifesting a supernatural act of a divine agent
English > resurrection: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningA revival from inactivity and disuse.
Example"it produced a resurrection of hope"
Broaderrevival, resurgence, revitalization, revitalisation, revivificationBringing again into activity and prominence
Spanishresurrección
Catalanresurrecció
Verbsresurrectcause to become alive again

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