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(rɪneɪsɒns, US renɪsɑːns) 1. proper noun [oft NOUN noun]The Renaissance was the period in Europe, especially Italy, in the 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries, when there was a new interest in art, literature, science, and learning. ...the Renaissance masterpieces in London's galleries. Science took a new and different turn in the Renaissance. 2. singular nounIf something experiences a renaissance, it becomes popular or successful again after a time when people were not interested in it. Popular art is experiencing a renaissance. They gathered to protest against the renaissance of the extreme right. Synonyms: rebirth, revival, restoration, renewal More Synonyms of Renaissance Renaissance in British English (rəˈneɪsəns, US English ˈrɛnəˌsɒns) noun1. the Renaissance 2. a. the spirit, culture, art, science, and thought of this period. Characteristics of the Renaissance are usually considered to include intensified classical scholarship, scientific and geographical discovery, a sense of individual human potentialities, and the assertion of the active and secular over the religious and contemplative life b. (as modifier) Renaissance writers See also Early Renaissance, High Renaissance adjective3. of, characteristic of, or relating to the Renaissance, its culture, etc renaissance in British English (rəˈneɪsəns, US English ˈrɛnəˌsɒns) or renascence nouna revival or rebirth, esp of culture and learning Word origin C19: from French, from Latin re- + nascī to be born renaissance in American English (ˈrɛnəˌsɑns; ˈrɛnəˌzɑns; ˌ rɛnəˈsɑns; ˌrɛnəˈzɑns; Chiefly British rɪˈneɪsəns) noun1. a new birth; rebirth; renascence 2. a. [R-] the style and forms of art, literature, architecture, etc. of the Renaissance b. [often R-] any revival of art, literature, or learning similar to the Renaissance adjective [R-]3. of, characteristic of, or in the style of the Renaissance 4. designating or of a style of architecture developed in Italy and western Europe between 1400 and 1600, characterized by the revival and adaptation of classical orders and design Word origin Fr < renaître, to be born anew < OFr renestre < re- + VL * nascere, for L nasci, to be born: see genus Examples of 'Renaissance' in a sentenceRenaissance Word lists withRenaissance architectural styles, embroidery, Historical events, Classical music genresAll related terms of 'renaissance'Definition a renewal of interest or creativity in an area Popular art is experiencing a renaissance. Synonyms restoration awakening regeneration reappearance new dawn re-emergence reawakening new birth Additional synonymsNow it is spring, a time of renewal. Synonyms restoration, revival, regeneration, rejuvenation, revitalization, reinvigoration Definition a rising again to vigour a period of economic resurgence Synonyms revival, return, renaissance, resurrection, resumption, rebirth, re-emergence, recrudescence, renascence Definition revival or renewal This is a resurrection of an old story. Synonyms revival, restoration, renewal, resurgence, return, comeback (informal), renaissance, rebirth, reappearance, resuscitation, renascence Additional synonymsDefinition a renewed use or interest in a revival of nationalism and the rudiments of democracy Synonyms reawakening, restoration, renaissance, renewal, awakening, resurrection, refreshment, quickening, rebirth, resuscitation, revitalization, recrudescence, reanimation, renascence, revivification |