noun / proper noun

resurrection

rez-uh-REK-shun/ˌrezəˈrekʃn/

A return to life after death.

The green shoot makes the stump's recovery look like a resurrection.

Living green shoot emerges from apparently dead stump.

Etymology

reLatinagain

+surrecLatinto rise

+tionLatinact or process

Resurrection means a “rising again,” originally used in English for Christ’s rising from death. That image broadened to revival generally, including the return of something apparently lost or no longer active.

In context

The Religion Teacher0:06

we believe in the resurrection of the body why well it's all inspired by the Risen Jesus here what happens to Jesus when he dies he dies and rises again both Body and Soul

The Resurrection of the Body (Catholic Church Teaching)

More examples

Many religions teach that resurrection is possible after death.
The wizard's resurrection astonishes everyone who attended his funeral.
Local volunteers hope for the resurrection of the abandoned theater.

Forms

resurrection · resurrections

resurrect verb — To bring back to life or use.

Similar words

revival: Often means renewed activity or strength, without actual death.
resuscitation: Means medically restoring breathing or circulation after apparent death.