Rechristened: meaning, definitions and examples
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rechristened
[ riːˈkrɪsən ]
renaming process
Rechristened refers to the act of giving a new name to something or someone that has already been named. This term is often used in the context of ships or institutions that undergo a name change to reflect new purposes, identities, or honors. The process can be ceremonial, suggested to symbolize a fresh start or a significant change in direction. The term can also apply to individuals who change their names for personal reasons, such as marriage or cultural identity.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The ship was rechristened to honor its new mission.
- After the merger, the company was rechristened to reflect its broader goals.
- She decided to be rechristened after her conversion.
- The restaurant was rechristened under new management.
Translations
Translations of the word "rechristened" in other languages:
🇵🇹 renomeado
🇮🇳 फिर से नामित
🇩🇪 umbenannt
🇮🇩 dinamai ulang
🇺🇦 перейменований
🇵🇱 przemianowany
🇯🇵 改名された
🇫🇷 renommé
🇪🇸 renombrado
🇹🇷 yeniden adlandırılmış
🇰🇷 재명명된
🇸🇦 تم إعادة تسميته
🇨🇿 přejmenovaný
🇸🇰 prezident
🇨🇳 重新命名
🇸🇮 preimenovan
🇮🇸 nýjað
🇰🇿 қайта аталған
🇬🇪 ახალი სახელით მოხსენიებული
🇦🇿 yenidən adlandırılmış
🇲🇽 renombrado
Etymology
The word 'rechristened' is derived from the prefix 're-', meaning 'again' or 'back', combined with 'christen', which has its origins in the Old English word 'cristen', meaning 'to make Christian or to name'. The usage of 'christen' in the context of naming, especially in a ceremonial manner, dates back to the Middle Ages when ships were blessed and named before their voyages. Historically, the act of christening has strong religious connotations, often associated with the baptism in Christian traditions. However, over time, the secular use of 'christening' expanded to include naming practices in various cultures, leaving us with the contemporary use of 'rechristened' to denote a significant renaming process.