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rebirth

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɹiˈbɝθ// UK //ɹɪbˈɜːθ// re·birth

n. the process of starting again or becoming successful after a long period of failure. It can also mean being born again in a new body.

n. the process of being born again or a period of new growth and activity. Often refers to a spiritual renewal or the revival of a cultural or artistic movement.


SIMPLE

The city is experiencing a cultural rebirth.

CONTEXTUAL

After years of economic decline, the downtown area saw a rebirth as new businesses and galleries opened.

COMPLEX

The Renaissance is often described as a rebirth of classical learning and artistic innovation that transformed the European intellectual landscape.

Synonyms
Origin

From re- + birth.

Usage

Often used with 'of' to describe the thing being revived, such as 'the rebirth of a nation'.

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