post-resurrection

adjective

post-res·​ur·​rec·​tion ˌpōst-ˌre-zə-ˈrek-shən How to pronounce post-resurrection (audio)
variants or post-Resurrection or less commonly postresurrection
: occurring in the period following a resurrection and especially the Resurrection of Christ
Luke calls Jesus "the Lord," which is the post-resurrection term for Jesus as Son of God.Thomas Gumbleton
Who didn't erupt in cheers when Jon Snow sucked in that first post-resurrection breath …Brandon Katz

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It must be said, however, that the action of Romulus takes place between Alien and Aliens, which leaves the possibility of a post-Resurrection story wide open. Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2024 To escape the daily doubt-dousing and shuns from athiests, modern Christian rappers need nearly hide their faces to avoid instant recognition—as Jesus himself did post-resurrection in the Gospel of John, while walking past Roman soldiers on Easter morning. Jonathan Rowe, Spin, 24 Aug. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of post-resurrection was in 1839

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“Post-resurrection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/post-resurrection. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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