revitalization

American  

[ree-vahyt-l-ahy-zey-shuhn] / riˌvaɪt l aɪˈzeɪ ʃən /

especially British, revitalisation

noun

1. the act or process of giving new life or fresh vitality or energy to someone or something.

   New restaurants can be an anchor in the revitalization of a neglected or run-down neighborhood.

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Etymology

Origin of revitalization

revitaliz(e) ( def. ) + -ation ( def. )

Example Sentences

Preservation was part of the conversation when the two connected, but both were also focused on revitalization and augmenting the structure’s old-world charms with something fresh and modern.

From Los Angeles Times

A call for the revitalization of devoted reading is also a celebration of writers who may be in danger of being forgotten.

From The Wall Street Journal

Emmanuel Macron rose to the French Presidency on a promise of reform and economic revitalization.

From The Wall Street Journal

The restored Plaza Theatre is expected to be a linchpin in the city’s downtown revitalization efforts, attracting people from far and wide to the area’s many hotels, restaurants and shops.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead, honor Frank Gehry, who died on the day this deal was announced, by remembering the Bilbao effect — providing one shining example of greatness can jump-start global revitalization.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• reactivation
• rebirth
• recovery
• regeneration
• rejuvenation
• renaissance
• renewal
• restoration
• resurgence
• resuscitation