Revival: meaning, definitions and examples

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revival

 

[ rɪˈvaɪ.vəl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cultural

Revival refers to the act of bringing something back to life, popularity, or use after a period of obscurity or decline. It often involves a renewed interest or enthusiasm for a particular art, style, or movement.

Synonyms

reawakening, renewal, resurgence

Examples of usage

  • The revival of classical music among younger audiences is a positive sign for the future of the genre.
  • There has been a revival of interest in traditional crafts and techniques in recent years.
Context #2 | Noun

religious

Revival in a religious context refers to a series of religious services or gatherings aimed at reawakening or revitalizing the spiritual life of a community or individual believers. It often involves passionate preaching, heartfelt worship, and a focus on repentance and spiritual renewal.

Synonyms

awakening, reawakening, renewal

Examples of usage

  • The church organized a revival to bring the congregation closer to God.
  • Many people experienced a personal revival of faith during the religious gathering.

Translations

Translations of the word "revival" in other languages:

🇵🇹 revival

🇮🇳 पुनरुत्थान

🇩🇪 Wiederbelebung

🇮🇩 kebangkitan

🇺🇦 відродження

🇵🇱 odrodzenie

🇯🇵 復活 (ふっかつ)

🇫🇷 renaissance

🇪🇸 renacimiento

🇹🇷 canlanma

🇰🇷 부활 (復活)

🇸🇦 إحياء

🇨🇿 oživení

🇸🇰 obnova

🇨🇳 复兴

🇸🇮 oživitev

🇮🇸 endurvakning

🇰🇿 жандану

🇬🇪 აღორძინება

🇦🇿 dirçəliş

🇲🇽 renacimiento

Etymology

The word 'revival' originated from the Latin word 'revivere', which means 'to live again'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 16th century. The concept of revival has been present in various aspects of human history, from cultural movements to religious awakenings. The idea of revival continues to be relevant today, symbolizing a rebirth or resurgence of something that was once fading or forgotten.

See also: revived.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,541 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.