resurrection
UK: ˌrezəˈrekʃn | US: ˌrezəˈrekʃn
n. the act of rising from the dead or returning to life
n. the revival of something that was lost or forgotten
resurrection = re<again> + surrect<rise> + ion<noun suffix>
- re: Prefix meaning "again" (from Latin re-).
- surrect: Root derived from Latin surgere (to rise), combining sub<up from below> + regere<to guide>.
- ion: Noun-forming suffix indicating an action or process (from Latin -io).
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin resurrectio, from resurgere (to rise again). It combines re- (repetition) with surgere (to rise), originally implying a literal or metaphorical "rising up." The term entered Middle English via Old French, retaining its core meaning of revival, especially in religious contexts (e.g., Christ's resurrection). The morphemes reflect a clear logic: re- (renewal) + surrect (upward movement) + -ion (abstract result).
The story symbolizes the resurrection of hope after despair.
Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Scientists debate the ethical implications of genetic resurrection.
The abandoned theater underwent a resurrection as a cultural hub.
Legends often speak of heroes awaiting resurrection in times of need.