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resurrection
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
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