Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

reenactment

noun
/ˌriːɪˈnæktmənt/
Definition
The act of performing a reenacted version of a past event, typically for educational or entertainment purposes.
Examples
  • The local theater group organized a reenactment of the famous battle.
  • Every year, historians come together for a reenactment of a pivotal moment in American history.
  • Schools often plan historical reenactments to engage students in learning.
Meaning
Reenactment refers to the process of recreating a specific event, often historical, to help people understand or experience it as it occurred.
Synonyms
  • recreation
  • duplication
  • simulation
  • imitation