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Word

revitalization

Phoneticsre·vi·tal·iza·tion

/ˌɹiˌvaɪtəɫəˈzeɪʃən/

Definition

n. the process of making something new and full of life again. It often refers to improving a place or a system so it works better.

n. the process of restoring something to a state of renewed strength, activity, or usefulness.

Examples

“The revitalization of the old town center brought many new shops.”

“The city's revitalization plan includes building new parks and improving public transport to attract more residents.”

“Economic revitalization requires a long-term commitment to infrastructure and education, rather than a single injection of capital into a struggling neighborhood.”

Examples

simple

“The revitalization of the old town center brought many new shops.”

contextual

“The city's revitalization plan includes building new parks and improving public transport to attract more residents.”

complex

“Economic revitalization requires a long-term commitment to infrastructure and education, rather than a single injection of capital into a struggling neighborhood.”

Real-World Examples

“These communities are now using AI themselves, for language revitalization and for research that requires access to cultural archives .”
Phys.org · 21 Sept 2026

Word family

revitalizationNounrevitalizeVerb

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C1 · Advanced
Frequency
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