English · Word Candidate

revival

/ɹɪˈvaɪ̯vəl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: revivals

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The act of reviving, or the state of being revived.

Noun

Sources & notes

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

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Reanimation from a state of languor or depression; applied to health, a person's spirits, etc.

Noun

Examples

It is hard to sell a democratic partnership of nations from a stall that only stocks Conservative governments. Unionism needs a Labour revival in England.

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).

Common questions

What does “revival” mean?

The act of reviving, or the state of being revived.

Is “revival” formal or informal?

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

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