resurrectionism

res·ur·rec·tion·ism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rez-uh-rek-shuh-niz-uh m]
- /ˌrɛz əˈrɛk ʃəˌnɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rez-uh-rek-shuh-niz-uh m]
- /ˌrɛz əˈrɛk ʃəˌnɪz əm/

Definitions of resurrectionism word

noun resurrectionism the exhumation and stealing of dead bodies, especially for dissection. 1
noun resurrectionism belief that men will rise again from the dead, esp the Christian doctrine of the Resurrection of Christ and of all mankind at the Last Judgment 0
noun resurrectionism (formerly) body snatching 0
noun resurrectionism the stealing of bodies from graves, esp. for dissection 0

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Origin of resurrectionism

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

First recorded in 1855-60; resurrection + -ism

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Parts of speech for Resurrectionism

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exclamation

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resurrectionism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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