Word
resurrection
Phoneticsres·ur·rec·tion
US/ˌɹɛzɝˈɛkʃən/
UK/ɹɪsəɹˈɛkʃən/
Definition
n. the old, illegal act of stealing dead bodies from graves.
n. the illicit exhumation of a cadaver from a burial site, typically for anatomical study.
Examples
“The story tells of the hero's miraculous resurrection.”
“The old factory underwent a complete resurrection, transforming from a ruin into a modern art gallery.”
“Theological debates often center on whether the resurrection described in the texts is intended to be understood as a literal physical event or a symbolic spiritual renewal.”
Examples
simple
“The story tells of the hero's miraculous resurrection.”
contextual
“The old factory underwent a complete resurrection, transforming from a ruin into a modern art gallery.”
complex
“Theological debates often center on whether the resurrection described in the texts is intended to be understood as a literal physical event or a symbolic spiritual renewal.”
Real-World Examples
“On the other hand, we’ve seen the resurrection of our own instinct to shield domestic industries.” Synonyms
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