rebirth, Renaissance, Renascence
(noun) the revival of learning and culture
Renaissance, Renascence
(noun) the period of European history at the close of the Middle Ages and the rise of the modern world; a cultural rebirth from the 14th through the middle of the 17th centuries
Source: WordNet® 3.1
renaissance (plural renaissances)
A rebirth or revival.
(historic) Alternative form of Renaissance
• Necessarian, necessarian
Renaissance
The 14th-century revival of classical art, architecture, literature and learning that originated in Italy and spread throughout Europe over the following two centuries.
The period of this revival; the transition from medieval to modern times.
Any similar artistic or intellectual revival.
Renaissance (not comparable)
Of, or relating to the Renaissance.
Of, or relating to the style of art or architecture of the Renaissance.
• Necessarian, necessarian
Source: Wiktionary
Re*nais`sance" (F. re-n`sns"; E. r-ns"sans), n. Etym: [F., fr. renaître to be born again. Cf. Renascence.]
Definition: A new birth, or revival. Specifically: (a) The transitional movement in Europe, marked by the revival of classical learning and art in Italy in the 15th century, and the similar revival following in other countries. (b) The style of art which prevailed at this epoch. The Renaissance was rather the last stage of the Middle Ages, emerging from ecclesiastical and feudal despotism, developing what was original in mediæval ideas by the light of classic arts and letters. J. A. Symonds (Encyc. Brit. ).
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
19 November 2024
(noun) bushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves; burned to produce a crude soda ash
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