Revival of Learning

American  

[ri-vahy-vuhl uhv lur-ning] / rɪˈvaɪ vəl əv ˈlɜr nɪŋ /

noun

1. the Renaissance in its relation to learning, especially in literature Revival of Literature or Revival of Letters.

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Etymology

Origin of Revival of Learning

First recorded in 1775–85

Example Sentences

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Revival of Learning

How did the Revival of Learning prepare the way for modern science?

From History of Human Society by Frank W. (Frank Wilson) Blackmar

Scotland now enjoyed her brief glimpse of the Revival of Learning; and James, like Charles II., fostered the early movements of chemistry and physical science. 

From A Short History of Scotland by Andrew Lang

During the Revival of Learning education was humanistic.

From The Reform of Education by Giovanni Gentile

The Revival of Learning had to be effected by an isolation of the scholars.

From Renaissance in Italy: Italian Literature Part 1 (of 2) by John Addington Symonds

The Renaissance and the Revival of Learning, on the other hand, doubtless pleasant enough at the time, smeared a terrible blot on the future of art.

From Interpreters by Carl Van Vechten