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awakening

 

[ əˈweɪkənɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

spiritual

The act of waking from sleep or becoming aware of something. It can also refer to a spiritual or moral revival.

Synonyms

enlightenment, realization, revelation

Examples of usage

  • The awakening of the mind to new possibilities.
  • She experienced a spiritual awakening after attending the retreat.
  • His awakening to the realities of life was a turning point for him.
Context #2 | Noun

social

A social or political movement that creates change or awareness in society.

Synonyms

movement, reawakening

Examples of usage

  • The civil rights awakening in the 1960s was a crucial moment in history.
  • The #MeToo movement sparked an awakening to the prevalence of sexual harassment.
  • The awakening of environmental consciousness is essential for the future of our planet.
Context #3 | Verb

transitive

To rouse or stir up, as from a dormant or inactive state.

Synonyms

arouse, ignite, stir up

Examples of usage

  • The news of the scandal awakened public interest in the issue.
  • The music awakened memories of her childhood.

Translations

Translations of the word "awakening" in other languages:

🇵🇹 despertar

🇮🇳 जागरण

🇩🇪 Erwachen

🇮🇩 kebangkitan

🇺🇦 пробудження

🇵🇱 przebudzenie

🇯🇵 目覚め

🇫🇷 réveil

🇪🇸 despertar

🇹🇷 uyanış

🇰🇷 깨우침

🇸🇦 استيقاظ

🇨🇿 probuzení

🇸🇰 prebudenie

🇨🇳 觉醒

🇸🇮 prebujanje

🇮🇸 vakning

🇰🇿 ояту

🇬🇪 გამოღვიძება

🇦🇿 oyanış

🇲🇽 despertar

Etymology

The word 'awakening' originated from the Old English word 'awæcnian' which means 'to awake, arise'. It has been used in various contexts to describe both the physical act of waking up from sleep and the metaphorical awakening of consciousness or awareness. The concept of spiritual awakening has deep roots in religious and philosophical traditions, while social awakenings have played pivotal roles in shaping history and societal change.

See also: awaken, awakened, awakeness, reawakening.

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