"Easter" meaning in English

See Easter in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˈis.tɚ/ Audio: en-us-easter.ogg [US], LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Easter.wav [UK] Forms: Easter
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  1. Easter is a Christian celebration, usually in April, of the day when Christians believe that Jesus of Nazareth came back from the dead.
    Sense id: simple-Easter-en-name-iJYSGV2S
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          "text": "My sisters and I would wake up early on Easter morning to look for Easter eggs."
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          "text": "He's upset by those who go to church only on Christmas and Easter."
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