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Definition of renaissance
1 capitalized a : the transitional movement in Europe between medieval and modern times beginning in the 14th century in Italy, lasting into the 17th century, and marked by a humanistic revival of classical influence expressed in a flowering of the arts and literature and by the beginnings of modern scienceb : the period of the Renaissancec : the neoclassical style of architecture prevailing during the Renaissance
2 often capitalized : a movement or period of vigorous artistic and intellectual activity
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Examples of renaissance in a Sentence
a book on the Renaissance
the 19th-century literary renaissance that prompted people to refer to Boston as the Athens of America
Origin and Etymology of renaissance
French, from Middle French, rebirth, from Old French renaistre to be born again, from Latin renasci, from re- + nasci to be born — more at nation
First Known Use: 1837
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RENAISSANCE Defined for English Language Learners
renaissance
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the Renaissance : the period of European history between the 14th and 17th centuries when there was a new interest in science and in ancient art and literature especially in Italy
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: a situation or period of time when there is a new interest in something that has not been popular in a long time
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: a period of new growth or activity
RENAISSANCE Defined for Kids
renaissance
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1 cap : the period of European history between the 14th and 17th centuries marked by a fresh interest in ancient art and literature and by the beginnings of modern science
2 : the act of changing in a positive way : a period during which things are improving The city's downtown is experiencing a renaissance.
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