revitalization
UK: ˌriːˌvaɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən | US: ˌriːˌvaɪtələˈzeɪʃən
n. the act or process of giving new life, energy, or strength to something; renewal or revival.
revitalization = re<again> + vital<life> + ization<noun suffix>
- re: Prefix meaning "again" or "back," from Latin re-.
- vital: Root meaning "life" or "essential," from Latin vita (life).
- ization: Suffix forming nouns denoting a process or result, from Greek -izein (verb-forming suffix) + Latin -atio (noun suffix).
Etymology Origin:
The word "revitalization" combines Latin and Greek elements to describe the process of restoring life or energy. The prefix re- signals repetition, vital anchors the concept in life or essence, and -ization transforms the action into a formal process. Historically, it emerged in the 19th century, reflecting scientific and industrial-era interests in renewal (e.g., urban revitalization).
The city's revitalization project transformed abandoned factories into cultural hubs.
Economic policies focused on the revitalization of small businesses.
Traditional medicine emphasizes the revitalization of the body through natural remedies.
Community gardens play a key role in the revitalization of urban neighborhoods.
The CEO announced a plan for the revitalization of the company’s brand image.