resurrection

/rɛzəˈrɛkʃɪn/

/rɛzəˈrɛkʃən/

Other forms: resurrections

Resurrection describes something that has been brought back to life — literally or figuratively. A zombie resurrection may occur in that scary movie you're watching, or a fashion designer may bring about the resurrection of the a-line skirt.

First used in the 13th century, the noun resurrection comes from the Latin word resurgere, meaning "rise again." It can refer literally to a rising from the dead, but you're more likely to hear the word describe something that's figuratively brought back to life — meaning, it's been revived after a time of inactivity or decline. If a pitcher who has been in a slump throws a perfect game, that could be considered a resurrection of his baseball career.

Definitions of resurrection

1. noun

   a revival from inactivity and disuse
   “it produced a resurrection of hope”

   type of:

   renaissance, resurgence, revitalisation, revitalization, revival, revivification

   bringing again into activity and prominence