resurrection

/,rezə'rekʃn/

Thân thiện

The gardener witnessed the resurrection of the flowers after the spring rain.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A revival from inactivity and disuse: The act of bringing something back into use, existence, or prominence after a period of inactivity or decline.
   • (The Resurrection): In Christian belief, the event of Jesus Christ rising from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion.

Usage Examples

• Noun (General Revival): The new funding led to a resurrection of the arts program in the city.The old theater's resurrection as a community center brought joy to the neighborhood.

• Noun (Theological/Proper Noun): Easter is the Christian holiday celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.The doctrine of the Resurrection is central to Christian faith.

Advanced Usage

• "a resurrection of": A phrase used to describe the return or revival of a particular idea, feeling, or practice.

Variants and Related Words

• Resurrect (verb): To bring something back into use or existence; to raise from the dead.

Synonyms

• Revival: The act of becoming active, popular, or important again.
• Rebirth: A new or second birth; a period of new life, growth, or activity.
• Renaissance: A revival of or renewed interest in something.

Related Phrases

• Resurrection plant: A common name for certain plants that can survive extreme dehydration and appear to "come back to life" when watered.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a revival from inactivity and disuse
   • it produced a resurrection of hope
2. (New Testament) the rising of Christ on the third day after the Crucifixion

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Resurrection
• Christ's Resurrection
• Resurrection of Christ