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RENASCENT
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Dictionary entry overview: What does renascent mean?
• RENASCENT (adjective)
The adjective RENASCENT has 1 sense:
1. rising again as to new life and vigor
Familiarity information: RENASCENT used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Rising again as to new life and vigor
Synonyms:
renascent; resurgent
Context example:
resurgent nationalism
Similar:
revived (restored to consciousness or life or vigor)
Derivation:
Renascence (the revival of learning and culture)
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