renaissance
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
A rebirth or revival.
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ˈrɛnəsɑːns
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Definition
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noun
A rebirth or revival.
by extension
Any similar artistic or intellectual revival.
The period of this revival, typically lasting from the late 14th to the late 16th centuries; the transition from medieval to modern times.
adjective
Of, or relating to the style of art or architecture of the Renaissance.
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Sense: rebirth or revival
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