resurgent

American  

[ri-sur-juhnt] / rɪˈsɜr dʒənt /

adjective

1. rising or tending to rise again; reviving; renascent.

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resurgent British  

/ rɪˈsɜːdʒənt /

adjective

1. rising again, as to new life, vigour, etc

   resurgent nationalism

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Other Word Forms

• resurgence noun

Etymology

Origin of resurgent

First recorded in 1760–70, resurgent is from the Latin word resurgent- (stem of resurgēns, present participle of resurgere ); resurge, -ent

Example Sentences

The Gunners manager was attempting to calm the air of panic that appeared to grip Arsenal – manager, players and supporters – during and after the Premier League leaders' home defeat to a resurgent Manchester United.

From BBC

Now attention turns to the league to see if Danny Rohl's domestically resurgent Rangers can rescue a season which began in such tumultuous circumstances.

From BBC

Adams was enjoying a resurgent season after recovering from a knee injury that hindered him over the three prior campaigns.

From Barron's

Tova Friedman, one of the dwindling band of Holocaust survivors, took to the floor of the German parliament Wednesday to urge lawmakers to get "tougher" on resurgent antisemitism.

From Barron's

Initially deployed there in 2006 with the purpose of securing redevelopment projects, they quickly saw themselves caught in intense fighting against a resurgent Taliban.

From BBC

Related Words

• revived