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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRevival
/rɪˈvaɪ.vəl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An instance of something becoming popular, active, or important again.
"The revival of interest in traditional crafts has led to a resurgence of local artisans." - 2
The act of bringing something back to life or consciousness.
"The revival of the old theater was celebrated by the community."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'revival' originates from the Latin 'revivāre', meaning 'to bring back to life', which evolved through Old French before entering Middle English. Its meaning has shifted over time from a general sense of renewal to more specific contexts such as cultural or spiritual rejuvenation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Revival" is said worldwide
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Renaissance
Transliteration: ʁe.nɛ.sɑ̃s
"La renaissance de l'art classique a inspiré de nombreux artistes."
Wiederbelebung
Transliteration: ˈviː.dɐ.bəˌleː.bʊŋ
"Die Wiederbelebung der alten Traditionen ist wichtig für die Kultur."
Rinascita
Transliteration: riˈnaʃ.ki.ta
"La rinascita della musica classica ha attratto molti giovani."
Renacimiento
Transliteration: re.na.θiˈmen.to
"El renacimiento del arte ha influido en la cultura moderna."
Ressurgimento
Transliteration: ʁe.suʁ.ʒiˈmen.tu
"O ressurgimento da música folclórica está atraindo novos ouvintes."
पुनरुत्थान
Transliteration: punarutthān
"पुनरुत्थान की प्रक्रिया ने संस्कृति को नया जीवन दिया।"
复兴
Transliteration: fùxīng
"文化的复兴吸引了许多年轻人。"
부흥
Transliteration: buhung
"전통 예술의 부흥은 지역 사회에 긍정적인 영향을 미쳤다."
復興
Transliteration: fukkō
"文化の復興は地域の活性化に寄与している。"
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