renaissance
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A period of renewed growth and creativity in art, learning, or culture, or a revival of interest in something.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
revival
rebirth
Antonyms
Usage notes
Capitalized as "the Renaissance", it refers specifically to the period of European history from roughly the 14th to the 17th century.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The city experienced a cultural _____ after decades of decline."
Answer: renaissance
In your own words, what does "renaissance" mean?
A period of renewed growth and creativity in art, learning, or culture, or a revival of interest in something.
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