Word
reenactment
Phoneticsreen·act·ment
US/ɹiɪˈnæktmənt/
UK/ɹiːɛnˈæktmənt/
Countable noun
Definition
n. an event where people act out something from the past, like a famous battle or old daily life. You watch it to see how people lived, dressed, and fought.
n. a performance in which participants reproduce a historical event or past situation with period costume, speech, and action. Often staged for educational or commemorative purposes.
Examples
“They watch a battle reenactment every summer.”
“The school takes students to a reenactment where actors cook, fight, and build boats as people did a thousand years ago.”
“The weekend reenactment drew thousands of visitors, though historians debated whether careful costumes could truly capture the confusion and loss of the original battle.”
Examples
simple
“They watch a battle reenactment every summer.”
contextual
“The school takes students to a reenactment where actors cook, fight, and build boats as people did a thousand years ago.”
complex
“The weekend reenactment drew thousands of visitors, though historians debated whether careful costumes could truly capture the confusion and loss of the original battle.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “reenactment” in context.
Verb
01. organize reenactment
“Volunteers organized a reenactment to mark the anniversary.”
verb + noun
02. participate in reenactment
“Visitors can dress up and participate in the reenactment.”
verb + prep + noun
03. reenactment commemorates
“The annual reenactment commemorates those who died in the war.”
noun + verb
04. reenactment depicts
“The reenactment depicts daily life in a medieval village.”
noun + verb
05. reenactment recreates
“This weekend's reenactment recreates the decisive final attack.”
noun + verb
Adjective
06. authentic reenactment
“They wore handmade uniforms for an authentic reenactment of the battle.”
adj + noun
07. elaborate reenactment
“The festival closed with an elaborate reenactment of the coronation.”
adj + noun
08. historical reenactment
“The town hosts an annual historical reenactment of the old market.”
adj + noun
Noun
09. reenactment of battle
“The reenactment of the battle drew crowds of history enthusiasts.”
noun + prep + noun
10. reenactment society
“He joined a local reenactment society to learn traditional crafts.”
noun + noun
11. attend a medieval reenactment
“They attended a medieval reenactment complete with costumes and crafts.”
12. detailed reenactment of the battle
“The programme featured a detailed reenactment of the battle.”
Real-World Examples
“The 28th reenactment on July 18 drew thousands of spectators as roughly 1,300–1,500 reenactors staged choreographed sword fights, cavalry charges, archery displays and cannon fire based on the chronicle of Polish historian Jan Długosz.” “Revolutionary War reenactments and similar historical events are expected to receive renewed attention as the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary.” “Historical reenactments like this one attract visitors of all ages who enjoy experiencing their nation’s military heritage in a direct, personal way.” Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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