resurrection
gb/ɹˌɛzɚˈɛkʃən/ us/ɹˌɛzɚˈɛkʃən/
B2
English
~ 6800
feltámadás, feltámasztás, életre kelés, újjáéledés, fellendülés, reneszánsz, Jézus feltámadása, Krisztus feltámadása, a holtak feltámadása, a halottak feltámadása, általános feltámadás
NOUN
B2
1
Usage pattern:
the resurrection of [someone/something]
In the ancient legend, the hero's resurrection proves that love is stronger than death.
Az ősi legendában a hős feltámadása bizonyítja, hogy a szerelem erősebb a halálnál.
The film tells the story of a scientist who attempts the resurrection of a frozen body.
A film egy tudós történetét meséli el, aki megpróbál feltámasztani egy lefagyasztott testet.
Many myths around the world include some form of resurrection after a great battle.
The cult promised physical resurrection to its most faithful followers.
Stories of resurrection are common in fantasy novels and horror movies.
Learner examples
The story ends with the resurrection of the king.
A történet a király feltámadásával ér véget.
In the movie, a magic stone causes the resurrection of a dead soldier.
A filmben egy varázskő okozza egy halott katona feltámadását.
Some people in the story are afraid of the resurrection of the monster.
The book is about the resurrection of a young girl.
Many old legends talk about resurrection after death.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "resurrection" with "resuscitation". "Resurrection" means coming back to life after being truly dead, often in a religious or mythical way. "Resuscitation" means bringing someone back from unconsciousness or near-death, for example with CPR.
Meaning
coming back to life after death
Collocations
the resurrection of Jesus
|bodily resurrection
|physical resurrection
|resurrection miracle
|resurrection from the dead
Synonyms
reanimation (Often used in medical or science-fiction contexts for bringing a body back to life, with a more clinical or technical feel.)
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rising from the dead (A more descriptive phrase that clearly shows the meaning but is less compact and slightly less formal.)
Antonyms
death (Refers to the end of life, which is the opposite event of coming back to life.)
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extinction (Describes a complete and permanent end of a species or group, the opposite of any return to life.)
Themes
religion
|mythology
|fantasy
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The event when someone or something that is dead becomes alive again.
The act or event of a dead person or other living being coming back to life.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
the resurrection of [something abstract]
Critics are calling the film a resurrection of the classic musical style.
A kritikusok szerint a film a klasszikus musicalstílus újjáéledése.
Streaming platforms have led to a resurrection of interest in old TV shows.
A streamingszolgáltatók hatására újjáéledt az érdeklődés a régi tévéműsorok iránt.
After years of scandal, the senator managed a surprising political resurrection.
The recent resurrection of vinyl records has shocked the music industry.
There has been a quiet resurrection of traditional cooking methods in modern restaurants.
Learner examples
There is a resurrection of interest in this old singer.
Újra megnőtt az érdeklődés ez iránt a régi énekes iránt.
The company hopes for a resurrection of sales next year.
A vállalat az eladások jövő évi fellendülésében reménykedik.
The team enjoyed a resurrection after several bad seasons.
Many people talk about the resurrection of old games.
The festival marks the resurrection of a lost local tradition.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "resurrection" with "uprising" or "insurrection" because they look similar. "Resurrection" is about coming back to life or to popularity. "Uprising" and "insurrection" are about people fighting against a government.
Meaning
revival after decline or disappearance
Collocations
the resurrection of his career
|the resurrection of vinyl
|political resurrection
|career resurrection
|the resurrection of the brand
|the resurrection of a tradition
Synonyms
revival (Very close in meaning and more common; can be used in most cases, but slightly broader and less dramatic.)
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comeback (More informal and often used for people, careers, or sports teams becoming successful again.)
Antonyms
decline (Describes a steady loss of strength or popularity, the opposite of becoming strong or popular again.)
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collapse (Emphasizes a sudden failure or fall, the opposite direction of a renewed rise.)
Themes
culture
|business
|media
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When something that was finished, lost, or not popular comes back again and becomes active or popular.
A return to use, popularity, or success after a period of being ended, forgotten, or unpopular.
NOUN
C1
3
Usage pattern:
the Resurrection; belief in the Resurrection
For many Christians, the Resurrection is the central event of their faith.
Sok keresztény számára Jézus feltámadása a hitük központi eseménye.
The painting shows the moment of the Resurrection with an empty tomb and bright light.
A festmény Jézus feltámadásának pillanatát ábrázolja, üres sírral és ragyogó fénnyel.
The sermon focused on the meaning of the Resurrection in modern life.
They attend church every year to celebrate the Resurrection at Easter.
The story of the Resurrection has been told in countless works of art and music.
Learner examples
Christians believe in the Resurrection of Jesus.
A keresztények hisznek Jézus feltámadásában.
The church service on Sunday remembered the Resurrection.
A vasárnapi istentiszteleten Jézus feltámadására emlékeztek.
This picture shows the Resurrection with Jesus leaving the tomb.
We learned about the Resurrection in our religion class.
They celebrate the Resurrection every year at Easter.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes write "resurrection" with a small "r" when they mean the specific Christian event. In Christian texts, this event is usually written as "the Resurrection" with a capital "R" to show it is a proper name.
Meaning
Jesus Christ’s rising from the dead
Collocations
the Resurrection
|Resurrection Sunday
|Resurrection story
|Resurrection faith
|Resurrection hope
Synonyms
Easter (Refers mainly to the Christian festival celebrating the Resurrection, not the event itself, so it overlaps but is not identical.)
Antonyms
crucifixion (In Christian belief, the event of Jesus’s death on the cross; often seen as the contrasting event that comes before the Resurrection.)
Themes
religion
|history
|culture
Definition
In the Christian religion, the time when Jesus Christ became alive again three days after he was killed on a cross.
In Christian belief, the event when Jesus Christ rose from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion.
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
4
Usage pattern:
the resurrection of the dead; belief in the resurrection
The creed ends with a statement of faith in the resurrection of the dead.
A hitvallás a holtak feltámadásába vetett hit megvallásával zárul.
Different religions have different ideas about what the resurrection will be like.
A különböző vallások eltérően képzelik el, milyen lesz a feltámadás.
The theologian wrote an entire book on bodily resurrection and the afterlife.
Belief in a final resurrection shapes how many people think about death.
Debates about the resurrection of the body have continued for centuries within the church.
Learner examples
Some Christians speak about the resurrection of the dead at the end of time.
Egyes keresztények az idők végén bekövetkező holtak feltámadásáról beszélnek.
Many people in this group believe in a future resurrection.
Ebben a csoportban sokan hisznek egy jövőbeli feltámadásban.
The teacher explained the idea of resurrection in different religions.
They say the resurrection will bring a new and better world.
The text describes a resurrection before the final judgment.
Common mistake:
Learners may mix this meaning with the one specific to Jesus. "The Resurrection" usually means Jesus’s rising; "the resurrection of the dead" usually means a future event involving many or all people.
Meaning
future rising of all the dead
Collocations
the resurrection of the dead
|general resurrection
|bodily resurrection
|resurrection of the body
|doctrine of the resurrection
Synonyms
general resurrection (A more specific theological term that usually means the resurrection of all people at the end of time.)
Antonyms
eternal death (A religious idea in which there is no return to life after death, the opposite of all people rising again.)
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annihilation (The belief that the soul or person is completely destroyed, leaving no one to resurrect.)
Themes
religion
|philosophy
Definition
In some religions, the future time when all dead people will live again, usually for God’s judgment or a new life.
In certain religious teachings, the future event when all or many dead people will be raised to life again, often for judgment or a new existence.
Grammar
Dictionary form
resurrection
IPA
GB/ɹˌɛzɚˈɛkʃən/
US/ɹˌɛzɚˈɛkʃən/
Syllables & stress
re - sur - rec - tion (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sur)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: resurrection
- Plural: resurrection
Word family
Core family
resurrect
verb
Related words
resurgence
noun
resurgent
adjective
Expressions
career resurrection
1/kɚˈɪɹ ɹˌɛzɚˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
a comeback of someone’s career
When a person’s job life becomes successful again after a time when they were not doing well or were forgotten.
Examples
- The hit TV show marked a major career resurrection for the actor.
- After several weak seasons, the coach enjoyed a surprising career resurrection.
- Critics are calling the new album a complete career resurrection for the singer.
political resurrection
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəl ɹˌɛzɚˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
return of lost political power
When a politician or political group becomes important and strong again after losing power or support.
Examples
- Many observers doubt that a political resurrection is possible for the former prime minister.
- The election was seen as a political resurrection for the once-unpopular party.
- Some analysts predict a political resurrection if the economy improves.
resurrection of the dead
1/ɹˌɛzɚˈɛkʃən əv ðə dˈɛd/
fixed phrase
technical
future raising of all the dead
A religious phrase for a future time when all dead people will live again, usually for God’s judgment or a new life.
Examples
- The creed includes a line about the resurrection of the dead and the world to come.
- Different churches teach different details about the resurrection of the dead.
- He wrote his thesis on how early Christians understood the resurrection of the dead.
the Resurrection
1/ðə ɹˌɛzɚˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
the Christian event of Jesus’s rising
A Christian name for the time when Jesus Christ became alive again after he died on the cross.
Examples
- Easter is the main Christian festival celebrating the Resurrection.
- The priest preached about the hope that comes from the Resurrection.
- Many famous paintings show the Resurrection in bright and powerful colors.