Resurrection

/rɛzəˈrɛkʃɪn/
/rɛzəˈrɛkʃən/
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Other forms: Resurrections

Definitions of Resurrection
  1. noun
    (New Testament) the rising of Christ on the third day after the Crucifixion
    synonyms: Christ's Resurrection, Resurrection of Christ
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    example of:
    miracle
    a marvellous event manifesting a supernatural act of a divine agent
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US
/rɛzəˈrɛkʃɪn/
UK
/rɛzəˈrɛkʃən/
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