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renaissance

Phoneticsre·nais·sance

US/ˌɹɛnəˈsɑns/

UK/ɹɪnˈeɪsəns/

Definitions

02a general revival

C1

n. a new interest in something that has not been popular or successful for a long time.

n. a resurgence or rebirth of interest, success, or activity in a specific field or culture.

“The city is experiencing a cultural renaissance with many new galleries opening.”

“The late twentieth century witnessed a renaissance in traditional folk music, driven by a younger generation of artists rediscovering their heritage.”

Formal

Antonyms

03relating to the period

B2

adj. relating to the style of art, music, or buildings from the Renaissance period.

adj. pertaining to the characteristics, style, or era of the European Renaissance.

“She loves visiting museums to see Renaissance paintings.”

“The chapel is a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture, featuring perfectly symmetrical proportions and classical columns.”

Etymology

Borrowed from French renaissance.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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