renewal

[ri-noo-uhl, -nyoo-]

noun

1. the act of renewing.

2. the state of being renewed.

3. an instance of this.

Other Word Forms

• nonrenewal noun
• self-renewal noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of renewal¹

First recorded in 1675–85; renew + -al ²

Example Sentences

It’s a way of cutting a nation off from the world’s brains and skills, forfeiting not just wealth but the energy and constant renewal that make civilizations shine.

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The neighborhoods that were bulldozed in the name of “urban renewal” were also segregated.

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But amid the widespread destruction, I have witnessed signs of renewal.

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After the Club World Cup, renewal talks between the player and the club were almost complete.

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Prof Charles Knight, chief executive of the hospital, said the renewal work stood "as a lasting legacy of our recent 900th anniversary, connecting centuries of medical excellence with our rich heritage".

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Related Words

• rebirth 
• regeneration 
• rejuvenation 
• restoration 
• resumption 
• revitalization 
• revival