Main Entry:

re·viv·al

Pronunciation:

\ri-ˈvī-vəl\

Function:

noun

Date:

1651

1: an act or instance of reviving : the state of being revived: as a: renewed attention to or interest in something b: a new presentation or publication of something old c (1): a period of renewed religious interest (2): an often highly emotional evangelistic meeting or series of meetings 2: restoration of force, validity, or effect (as to a contract)