anastasis

English

noun
Definitions
  • a recovery from a debilitating condition, especially irradiation of human tissue
  • rebirth
  • (Christianity) resurrection, especially the resurrection of Jesus Christ

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀνάστασις (resurrection).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἀνάστασις

Gloss

resurrection

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