resurrection definition - Dictionary

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res·ur·rec·tion [ rèzzə rékshən ] (plural res·ur·rec·tions)

noun

Definition:

1. rising from dead: in some systems of belief, a rising from or raising of somebody from the dead, or the state of having risen from the dead

2. revival: the revival of something old or long disused

the resurrection of a youthful dream

[13th century. Via French< late Latin resurrection-< Latin resurrect-, past participle of resurgere (see resurgent)]

res·ur·rec·tion·al adjective