Reenacting: meaning, definitions and examples
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reenacting
[ ˌriːəˈnæktɪŋ ]
acting again
Reenacting refers to the act of performing a historical, fictional, or dramatic event again. This can involve a detailed recreation of events, often for the purpose of education, entertainment, or historical preservation. Reenactments can take place in various forms, such as theatrical performances, historical demos, or role-playing games. Participants often adopt costumes and materials that are faithful to the original context, striving for authenticity in their portrayal.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The students are reenacting a scene from Shakespeare's play.
- Every summer, enthusiasts gather to reenact famous battles from history.
- The festival featured groups reenacting life in medieval times.
- Local theater will be reenacting a classic film this weekend.
Translations
Translations of the word "reenacting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reencenação
🇮🇳 पुनर्निर्माण
🇩🇪 Wiedergabe
🇮🇩 pengulangan kembali
🇺🇦 відтворення
🇵🇱 reenacting
🇯🇵 再現する
🇫🇷 reconstitution
🇪🇸 recreación
🇹🇷 yeniden canlandırma
🇰🇷 재현
🇸🇦 إعادة تمثيل
🇨🇿 rekonstrukce
🇸🇰 reenactment
🇨🇳 重现
🇸🇮 ponovno izvajanje
🇮🇸 endurgerð
🇰🇿 қайта орындау
🇬🇪 განმეორება
🇦🇿 təkrar ifa
🇲🇽 recreación
Etymology
The term 'reenact' comes from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and 'enact', which originates from the Latin 'enactare' meaning 'to perform a play or act out'. The prefix suggests the repetition of an action, while 'enact' comes from a combination of 'en-' (to cause) and 'act', stemming from the Latin 'actum', meaning 'a thing done'. The usage of 'reenact' dates back to the early 20th century and has gained popularity especially with the rise of historical reenactment societies in the mid-20th century. These groups began to flourish as a way of connecting with history in a tangible and immersive way. They not only provide entertainment but also enhance public understanding of historical events and societal customs.