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rebirth

rebirth

12 6.1
A time when art, learning, or culture become active and popular again
  • noun
  • /ˌriːˈbɜrθ/
translation icon : renacimiento cultural
  • Artists and musicians played a key role in the rebirth of the cultural scene in the town, attracting visitors from all over.
  • a national rebirth

I can smell the renewal, the rebirth.

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Examples

  • We come to Jamaica to celebrate the rebirth of Kingston's finest.

  • It's an old theme, frequently arrived at, since the 'rebirth of learning' some six centuries ago.

    Blog text (8)
  • A rebirth of the American soul.

  • Japan also has come a long way from its rebirth after World War II.

    Academic text (1994)
  • I only wish William could have been here to witness the rebirth of punk rock with us.

    Fiction book (1999)
  • Alongside the rebirth of many cities has come a new movement of poor and minority residents to the suburbs.

    Academic text (2017)
  • It marks the beginning of the rebirth of this city.

  • And what more appropriate day for us to celebrate the birth of our saviour, as we too celebrate the rebirth of our nation?

  • In this article, we review the field's origins and downfall with an eye toward its rebirth in a new and sustainable form.

    Academic text (1995)
  • Filmed at the Teatro Real in Madrid, this film is a rebirth of the classic Bizet's Carmen, with traditional Spanish flamenco infused into the story.

    Academic text (2015)

Synonyms

renewal
vsrebirth
73 3.5

Making something new or making it last longer

centres on culture and learning flourishing after stagnation rather than simple restoration
revival
vsrebirth
52 4.2

A return of interest or activity after a time of decline

is specifically about culture and learning returning and flourishing rather than general popularity
resurgence
vsrebirth
39 6.6

A new rise in activity or interest after a quiet period

focuses specifically on arts and learning regaining vitality rather than any activity
regeneration
vsrebirth
19 5.8

Making something new and stronger after damage

applies this specifically to cultural and educational revival and flourishing
Renaissance
vsrebirth
18 5.8

A period in Europe from the 14th to 17th century with new art, science, and learning

is the general process of cultural and learning revival, not one historical era
resurrection
vsrebirth
15 6.6

Bringing something back into use after a long time of not being used

focuses on arts and learning flourishing again rather than general reuse or attention
revitalization
vsrebirth
  • US
14 5.8

Making a place or community active and healthy again

is about cultural and educational flourishing rather than general energetic renewal
reanimation
vsrebirth
6 7.9

The act of bringing someone back to life or to consciousness

is about societal culture and learning regaining sustained vitality rather than mere revival
reemergence
vsrebirth
4 5.5

Something that comes back after being absent or inactive

refers specifically to culture and educational life returning and flourishing
reawakening
vsrebirth
3 4.1

A return of activity or interest after a time of rest

applies that awakening specifically to culture and learning revival and growth
reestablishment
vsrebirth
2 4.6

Making something exist or work again after it stopped

concerns cultural and educational revival and flourishing rather than basic reinstatement
revivification
vsrebirth
  • Formal
1 9.9

Bringing something back into use or public attention

stresses revival of culture and learning rather than general comeback
new lease of life
vsrebirth
  • UK
1 3.8

A fresh start that makes something lively and useful again

is about revival specifically of culture and learning, not just general improvement
regenesis
vsrebirth
1 8.8

A new beginning when something is made or starts again

is specific to the flourishing of culture and learning after stagnation
renascence
vsrebirth
9.9

A return of interest in arts or learning after a time of decline

is the broader process of culture and learning flourishing after decline
regeneracy
vsrebirth
8.7

The process of becoming new or useful again after damage

limits that renewal to cultural and learning realms rather than all contexts
palingenesis
vsrebirth
  • Specialized
9.9

A process in which someone or something is made new again

is narrower, focusing on cultural and educational flourishing after stagnation
palingenesia
vsrebirth
  • Formal
9.9

A rebirth of the soul after a hard time

is centered on learning and culture reviving rather than mainly spiritual renewal
reviviscence
vsrebirth
  • Specialized
9.9

A return to life, being awake, or normal activity

focuses on cultural and intellectual flourishing after decline rather than mere return
rejuvenescence
vsrebirth
9.9

A return of youthful energy and new strength

is about cultural and scholarly flourishing rather than youthful renewal alone
reignition
vsrebirth
6.7

A new rise of interest or activity after a quiet period

is centered on long-term cultural and learning flourishing, not just renewed interest
re-creation
vsrebirth
4.8

To make something again after people destroy or lose it

focuses on cultural and educational resurgence rather than literal recreation
reinitiation
vsrebirth
7.0

Starting something again after it was paused or finished

is about longer cultural renewal and flourishing rather than a mere restart

Antonyms

439 3.9

A gradual loss in amount, quality, or value

1 6.5

Still water that does not move in pipes or lakes, causing poor quality

Compounds

cycle of rebirth
  • Literature
1 7.6

A process of being born again after death many times until you become free

A deep change in the way a person lives after a spiritual awakening

How Revived

Renaissance
18 5.8
golden age
26 4.1
rebirth
12 6.1
revival
52 4.2
recovery
264 3.0

Surface Forms

rebirth singular
rebirths plural

Morphology

rebirth = birth (semi-transparent) = re + birth

The 're-' + 'birth' composition signals revival, but the specific meaning 'cultural or intellectual renaissance' is a metaphorical extension that may not be fully predictable for all learners.

Etymology

Rebirth is made from re- 'again' and birth 'being born', so it fits times when art, learning, or a whole culture seems to be born again and grow strongly.