renaissance
UK: rɪˈneɪs(ə)ns | US: ˌrɛnəˈsɑns
n. A revival of or renewed interest in something, especially art, literature, or culture.
n. (Renaissance) The European cultural movement of the 14th–17th centuries, characterized by a revival of classical learning and wisdom.
renaissance = re<again> + naiss<birth> + ance<noun suffix>
- re: Prefix meaning "again" (from Latin re-).
- naiss: Root derived from Latin nasci (to be born), preserved in French naissance (birth).
- ance: Noun-forming suffix indicating a state or action (from Latin -antia).
Etymology Origin:
The word renaissance entered English via French, combining re- (again) and naissance (birth). It originally described the "rebirth" of classical art and knowledge during the European Renaissance. The Latin root nasci (to be born) also appears in words like native and natal. The term’s evolution reflects the cultural awakening of the period, metaphorically framed as a revival after the "dark" Middle Ages.
The city experienced a renaissance in jazz music during the 1920s.
Renaissance art is celebrated for its realism and humanist themes.
Her latest novel sparked a renaissance in historical fiction.
The tech industry’s renaissance has transformed global communication.
Scholars study the Renaissance to understand shifts in European thought.