A1 noun Neutral #2,817 most common

renaissance

/ˌren.əˈsɑːns/

A renaissance is a time when something becomes popular or successful again after a long period of not being used. It also refers to a famous period in history when art and science became very important in Europe.

Examples

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1

The city is having a cultural renaissance with many new art galleries opening.

The city is experiencing a rebirth of culture with many new art galleries opening.

2

The government aims to stimulate an economic renaissance through new trade policies.

The government wants to start a period of new financial growth through new trade rules.

3

My love for old board games is having a bit of a renaissance lately.

I am starting to like old board games again recently.

Word Family

Noun
renaissance
Verb
renasce
Adjective
renascent
Related
rebirth
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Memory Tip

Look at the word: 're-' means 'again' and 'naissance' sounds like 'nascent' (birth). It is a 're-birth'!

Quick Quiz

The 1990s saw a ____ of interest in folk music.

Correct!

The correct answer is: renaissance

Examples

1

The city is having a cultural renaissance with many new art galleries opening.

everyday

The city is experiencing a rebirth of culture with many new art galleries opening.

2

The government aims to stimulate an economic renaissance through new trade policies.

formal

The government wants to start a period of new financial growth through new trade rules.

3

My love for old board games is having a bit of a renaissance lately.

informal

I am starting to like old board games again recently.

4

Scholars argue that the Harlem Renaissance redefined African American identity in literature.

academic

Experts say that the Harlem period changed how Black American writing was seen.

5

The brand is undergoing a major renaissance to attract younger customers.

business

The company is being updated and made popular again to get younger buyers.

Word Family

Noun
renaissance
Verb
renasce
Adjective
renascent
Related
rebirth

Common Collocations

cultural renaissance a rebirth of art and music
undergo a renaissance to go through a period of being popular again
economic renaissance a new period of making money and jobs
urban renaissance the improvement of a city area
witness a renaissance to see something become popular again

Common Phrases

Renaissance man

A person who is good at many different things

The Renaissance

The historical period between the 14th and 17th centuries

Digital renaissance

A new period of progress caused by technology

Often Confused With

renaissance vs Reformation

The Reformation was a religious change, while Renaissance is about art, science, and general rebirth.

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Usage Notes

Capitalize 'Renaissance' when you are talking about the specific historical period in Europe. Use lowercase 'renaissance' when talking about a general revival of any topic.

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Common Mistakes

Many learners forget to use 'a' or 'the' before the word. Also, it is often misspelled because of the 'ai' and double 's'.

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Memory Tip

Look at the word: 're-' means 'again' and 'naissance' sounds like 'nascent' (birth). It is a 're-birth'!

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Word Origin

From the French word 'renaissance', which literally means 'rebirth'.

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun Usually takes 'a' or 'the' Can be used as an adjective before another noun
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Cultural Context

In Western culture, the Renaissance is seen as the bridge between the Middle Ages and modern history.

Quick Quiz

The 1990s saw a ____ of interest in folk music.

Correct!

The correct answer is: renaissance

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