resurgence

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noun re·sur·gence \ri-ˈsər-jən(t)s\

: a growth or increase that occurs after a period without growth or increase

Full Definition of RESURGENCE

:  a rising again into life, activity, or prominence <a resurgence of interest>

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Examples of RESURGENCE

1. There has been some resurgence in economic activity recently.
2. <the downtown has experienced a resurgence since the commercial revitalization project was completed>

First Known Use of RESURGENCE

circa 1834

Related to RESURGENCE

Synonyms

reanimation, rebirth, regeneration, rejuvenation, rejuvenescence, renewal, revival, resurrection, resuscitation, revitalization, revivification

Related Words

renaissance, renascence; reinvention; reactivation; rally, recovery, recuperation; restoral, restoration

Near Antonyms

death, expiration, extinction