Resurrection
Word of the Day
What is Resurrection?
noun
The act of rising from the dead or returning to life.
Pronunciation
Why This Word?
Selected for Easter Sunday (April 20, 2025), symbolizing hope, rebirth, and spiritual renewal.
Examples of Use
Here's how this word appears in everyday language:
The Easter holiday commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The novel explores themes of redemption and resurrection.
The city saw a resurrection of culture after years of decline.
Word Origins
From Latin “resurrectio” — from “resurgere”, to rise again.
Rooted in Christian theology, later extended to symbolic and literary uses (e.g., “resurrection of a city” or “resurrection of a trend”).
First appearance in English: 13th century
Word Family
Related forms of this word:
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Noun:
Easter celebrates the resurrection of Christ.
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Verb:
The scientist hoped to resurrect ancient species.
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Adjective:
He returned like a resurrected hero.
Around the World
How this word appears in other languages:
- Spanish: resurrección
- French: résurrection
- Italian: resurrezione
- German: Auferstehung
- Portuguese: ressurreição
Fun Facts
- The word is used in theology, medicine (“cardiac resurrection”), and even fashion (“resurrecting 90s trends”).
- Resurrection is a recurring theme in classical Western literature, especially in works dealing with redemption, morality, and transformation.
Cultural Usage
- In Dostoevsky’s novel Resurrection, the protagonist seeks moral and spiritual renewal.
- Many headlines on April 20, 2025, focused on Easter and used “resurrection” in both religious and symbolic contexts.
Common Mistakes
Sometimes misused as a synonym for “reincarnation” — but resurrection refers to coming back to the same life, not a new one.
Micro Story
She thought it was the end—until a single breath shattered the stillness. Resurrection had begun.