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A revival in witchcraft? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

zombi

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This clue could be a double definition.

'a revival' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how they can define each other.

'witchcraft?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how they can define each other.

'in' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for zombi that I've seen before include "lethargic person" , "Apathetic person" , "A corpse brought to life again by magic" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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