resurrection

The word “resurrection” means the act of coming back to life after death. In plain terms, coming back after being dead or finished — literally or as a figure of speech for a comeback.

“Resurrection” is pronounced reh-zuh-REHK-shuhn (/ɹɛzəˈɹɛkʃən/ in IPA).

Here is “resurrection” used in a sentence: “The resurrection is central to Christian belief.”

Words with a similar meaning to “resurrection” include anastasis.

“Resurrection” is a noun.

The word “resurrection” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin resurrectio, from Latin resurgere ("to rise again"), re- + surgere ("to rise").

“Resurrection” is a fairly common word in modern English.

“Resurrection” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of coming back to life after death.

Resurrection specifically refers to coming back to life after death, while revival more broadly means bringing something back to activity, popularity, or health without implying literal death. A band's comeback would usually be called a revival unless the metaphor of resurrection is being used for dramatic effect.

Yes, resurrection is commonly used figuratively to describe a dramatic comeback or revival of something thought finished, such as a career, a brand, or a trend. This figurative use borrows the drama of the literal sense of returning from death.

Resurrection has strong religious associations, especially with the idea of coming back to life after death, but it is also widely used in everyday, non-religious contexts to describe a striking comeback. Context usually makes clear whether the literal or figurative meaning is intended.