Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

revenant

noun

/ˈrɛv.ə.nənt/

Definition

A revenant is a person who has returned, especially from the dead.

Examples

The tales of the revenant have been a part of many cultures, depicting the return of the deceased.
In the movie, the revenant seeks vengeance against those who wronged him.
Legends say that a revenant might come back to haunt those who wronged them in life.

Meaning

The term is often used to describe someone who comes back after a long absence or someone who has risen from the grave, often used in ghost stories or folklore.