Resurgence: meaning, definitions and examples

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resurgence

 

[ rɪˈsɜːdʒəns ]

Context #1

in global affairs

A revival or renewal, especially of activity or interest after a period of dormancy.

Synonyms

renewal, revitalization, revival

Examples of usage

  • There has been a resurgence of interest in traditional crafts in recent years.
  • The resurgence of nationalism in many countries is a growing concern.
Context #2

in public health

The reappearance or increase in intensity of a disease or medical condition.

Synonyms

outbreak, reappearance, recurrence

Examples of usage

  • The resurgence of measles in certain regions is alarming.
  • Health officials are working to prevent a resurgence of malaria in the area.

Translations

Translations of the word "resurgence" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ressurgência

🇮🇳 पुनरुत्थान

🇩🇪 Wiederaufleben

🇮🇩 kebangkitan kembali

🇺🇦 відродження

🇵🇱 odrodzenie

🇯🇵 再興 (さいこう)

🇫🇷 renaissance

🇪🇸 resurgimiento

🇹🇷 yeniden dirilme

🇰🇷 부활

🇸🇦 انتعاش

🇨🇿 obnovení

🇸🇰 obnova

🇨🇳 复兴 (fùxīng)

🇸🇮 ponovno oživitev

🇮🇸 endurvakning

🇰🇿 қайта өрлеу

🇬🇪 აღორძინება

🇦🇿 dirçəliş

🇲🇽 resurgimiento

Word origin

The word 'resurgence' originated from the Latin word 'resurgentia', which means 'rising again'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century. The concept of resurgence is often associated with a return or revival of something that was previously dormant or declining. The term has been used in various contexts, from cultural movements to public health crises, to describe a renewed interest or occurrence of a particular phenomenon.

See also: surgeon, upsurge.