renaissance

noun
UK: /rɪˈneɪ.səns/
US: /ˌren.əˈsɑːns/

  1. A period of new growth or activity in business, art, or ideas.

    1. The city experienced a cultural renaissance after the art festival.
    2. After years of decline, the town is enjoying a real renaissance thanks to tourism.

  2. The revival of European art and literature under the influence of classical models in the 14th–16th centuries.

    1. The Renaissance was a great time for art and new ideas in Europe.
    2. Many famous painters and sculptors lived during the Italian Renaissance period.

Synonyms

rebirth flourishing revival
renaissance adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of the Renaissance.

    1. He is an expert in Renaissance art, knowing all the famous artists.
    2. This museum has many Renaissance paintings and sculptures from that era.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "renaissance" in English means: A period of new growth or activity in business, art, or ideas., The revival of European art and literature under the influence of classical models in the 14th–16th centuries..

The phonetic transcription of "renaissance" is /rɪˈneɪ.səns/ in British English and /ˌren.əˈsɑːns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "renaissance": rebirth, flourishing, revival.

Example usage of "renaissance": "The city experienced a cultural renaissance after the art festival.". More examples on the page.