resurrection
noun
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The word resurrection first arose in English in the 14th century, coming from the Anglo-French word resurreccioun, which in turn comes from the Late Latin verb resurgere, meaning “to rise from the dead.” Originally, the word was used in Christian contexts to refer to the rising of Christ from the dead or to the festival celebrating this rising (now known as Easter). Perhaps showing the influence of the Late Latin verb resurgere’s Latin forerunner, which could mean “to rise again” (as from a recumbent position) as well as “to spring up again after being cut” (used of plants), resurrection soon began to be used more generally in the senses of “resurgence” or “revival.” It even forms part of the name of the resurrection fern, an iconic fern of the southern United States often seen growing on the limbs of live oak trees. The fern is so named due to the fact that in dry weather it curls up, turns brown, and appears dead, only to be “brought back to life” when exposed to moisture.
Examples of resurrection in a Sentence
Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025
Does the dwindling track attendance not equate to a lack of interest, one that shouldn’t have our scant resources thrown at it in an attempt at resurrection?
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2025
If the remaining 46 months of Donald Trump’s resurrection resemble the first two, this administration will have a remarkably high ratio of theatrical action to substantial achievement.
—George Will, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2025
Get the Recipe 07 of 16 Resurrection Rolls These old-fashioned sweet rolls are perfect for making with kiddos during the Easter season, as it is meant to tell the story of Jesus’ burial and resurrection.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
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“Resurrection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resurrection. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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