Synonyms for
easter
A Christian feast commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is celebrated on the first Sunday (and Monday) following the full moon that occurs on or next after the vernal equinox, ranging in most of Western Christianity (such as Protestantism and Roman Catholicism) from March 22 to April 25, and in Eastern Christianity (such as the Coptic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church) from April 4 to May 8.
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All Definitions for Easter

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1A Christian feast commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is celebrated on the first Sunday (and Monday) following the full moon that occurs on or next after the vernal equinox, ranging in most of Western Christianity (such as Protestantism and Roman Catholicism) from March 22 to April 25, and in Eastern Christianity (such as the Coptic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church) from April 4 to May 8.
2Eastertide (“the period from Easter to Whitsun”).
3To celebrate Easter.
4To spend the Easter season in some place.
5A festival held in honour of the goddess Eostre or Ostara, celebrated at the vernal equinox or within the month of April
6Eostre, Ostara.
7(specifically, Roman Catholicism, dated, now chiefly figuratively) Usually preceded by an inflection of make: the act of receiving the Eucharist during Easter.
8A surname.
9The Jewish Passover.
10To move toward the east.
11A strong easterly wind (a wind blowing from the east).
12Eastern.
13Ellipsis of Easter term. [(historical) Synonym of Paschal term (“the fourteenth day of the first lunar month of spring, formerly used in calculating dates”).]

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