revival

revival

noun

Definition of REVIVAL

the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity <there was a revival of interest in the author's classic horror stories after a film version of his best-known tale was released>

Synonyms reanimation, rebirth, regeneration, rejuvenation, rejuvenescence, renewal, resurgence, resurrection, resuscitation, revitalization, revivification

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

Near Antonyms death, expiration, extinction