resurrectionist
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9.9
- noun
- /ˌrɛzəˈrɛkʃənɪst/
:
líder de avivamiento
- During the revival meeting, the resurrectionist encouraged the congregation to deepen their faith and commitment.
Examples
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I'm a resurrectionist, that's what I am.
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This is our Polish army; they are our resurrectionists of the Fatherland.
Academic text (1999) -
From what I hear, France would be a fine place just now for a resurrectionist.
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"It is not an exaggeration to place him among the resurrectionists.
Academic text (2004) -
The preacher is a well-known resurrectionist who inspires many with his messages of hope and renewal.
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Many consider her a leading resurrectionist in the spiritual community, promoting a return to traditional values.
Synonyms
2
7.7
A preacher who leads large religious meetings to bring people back to faith
A person who tries to persuade others to follow a religion
A person who gives religious talks to a group of people
Surface Forms
Morphology
resurrectionist = resurrection (semi-transparent) = resurrection + ist
The meaning 'one who promotes religious revival' is metaphorically derived from 'resurrection' and the agentive '-ist', so it is understandable but slightly metaphorical.
Etymology
Resurrectionist comes from resurrection ('raising to life') and can mean a leader of a religious revival. So a resurrectionist is someone who helps bring people's faith 'back to life' by inspiring them.