English · Word Candidate

renaissance

/ɹəˈneɪs(ə)ns/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: renaissances

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A rebirth or revival.

Noun

Examples

On the other hand, the nationalitarian phenomenon is one in which the struggle against the imperialist powers of occupation has as its object, beyond the clearing of the national territory, the independence and sovereignty of the national State, uprooting in depth the positions of the ex-colonial po

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Any similar artistic or intellectual revival.

Noun

Examples

the Harlem Renaissance

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Of, or relating to the Renaissance.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

Of, or relating to the style of art or architecture of the Renaissance.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “renaissance” mean?

A rebirth or revival.

Is “renaissance” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.