Definition and meaning of English word "renaissance"
renaissance
/rɪˈneɪsəns/
How to use
The term 'Renaissance' is often used to describe a cultural or artistic revival, particularly in reference to the 14th to 17th-century European movement. A common learner mistake is to use 'Renaissance' as an adjective, whereas it is primarily a noun; for example, 'The Renaissance period saw a surge in artistic innovation.'
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Renaissance
Example
The small town experienced a cultural renaissance after several new art studios opened.
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- Renaissance art— Renaissance art
- Renaissance man— Renaissance man
- Northern Renaissance— Northern Renaissance
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The English word "renaissance" means "Renaissance" in English.
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