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revitalization

 

[ rɪˌvaɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

urban development

Revitalization refers to the process of improving or restoring a place, such as a neighborhood or urban area, to a more vital and active state. It often involves economic, social, and environmental initiatives aimed at rejuvenating a community.

Synonyms

regeneration, rejuvenation, renewal

Examples of usage

  • The city government launched a revitalization project to attract new businesses to the downtown area.
  • After years of neglect, the neighborhood underwent a successful revitalization, with new parks and shops opening up.
  • The revitalization of the waterfront area brought new life and energy to the once-declining district.

Translations

Translations of the word "revitalization" in other languages:

🇵🇹 revitalização

🇮🇳 पुनर्जीवन

🇩🇪 Revitalisierung

🇮🇩 revitalisasi

🇺🇦 оживлення

🇵🇱 rewitalizacja

🇯🇵 再生

🇫🇷 revitalisation

🇪🇸 revitalización

🇹🇷 canlandırma

🇰🇷 활성화

🇸🇦 إحياء

🇨🇿 revitalizace

🇸🇰 revitalizácia

🇨🇳 复兴

🇸🇮 oživitev

🇮🇸 endurlífgun

🇰🇿 жаңғырту

🇬🇪 აღორძინება

🇦🇿 canlandırma

🇲🇽 revitalización

Etymology

The word 'revitalization' originated from the Latin word 'vitalis,' meaning 'pertaining to life.' It first appeared in the English language in the mid-19th century. The concept of revitalization has been increasingly important in urban planning and development, especially in addressing issues of blight, decay, and neglect in cities and neighborhoods. The focus on revitalization reflects the recognition of the importance of creating vibrant and sustainable communities.

See also: revitalized, revitalizer, revitalizing.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,703, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.