regeneration

noun
UK: /rɪˌdʒenəˈreɪʃən/
US: /rɪˌdʒenəˈreɪʃən/

  1. The process of new growth of lost tissue or destroyed parts or organs.

    1. The lizard's tail shows regeneration.
    2. Scientists study limb regeneration in salamanders to understand human potential.

  2. Spiritual rebirth or renewal.

    1. He found regeneration through faith.
    2. The church focused on spiritual regeneration to revitalize the community.

  3. The act of improving a place or system, especially by making it more active or successful.

    1. The city needs urban regeneration.
    2. Economic regeneration projects can revitalize a struggling region's prospects.

Synonyms

renewal revival restoration rejuvenation recovery rebirth

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "regeneration" in English means: The process of new growth of lost tissue or destroyed parts or organs., Spiritual rebirth or renewal., The act of improving a place or system, especially by making it more active or successful..

The phonetic transcription of "regeneration" is /rɪˌdʒenəˈreɪʃən/ in British English and /rɪˌdʒenəˈreɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "regeneration": renewal, revival, restoration, rejuvenation, recovery, rebirth.

Example usage of "regeneration": "The lizard's tail shows regeneration.". More examples on the page.