revival

[ ri-vahy-vuhl ]
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noun
  1. restoration to life, consciousness, vigor, strength, etc.

  2. restoration to use, acceptance, or currency: the revival of old customs.

  1. a new production of an old play.

  2. a showing of an old motion picture.

  3. an awakening, in a church or community, of interest in and care for matters relating to personal religion.

  4. an evangelistic service or a series of services for the purpose of effecting a religious awakening: to hold a revival.

  5. the act of reviving.

  6. the state of being revived.

  7. Law. the reestablishment of legal force and effect.

Origin of revival

1
First recorded in 1645–55; revive + -al2

Other words from revival

  • non·re·viv·al, noun
  • pre·re·viv·al, noun, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for revival

revival

/ (rɪˈvaɪvəl) /


noun
  1. the act or an instance of reviving or the state of being revived

  2. an instance of returning to life or consciousness; restoration of vigour or vitality

  1. a renewed use, acceptance of, or interest in (past customs, styles, etc): a revival of learning; the Gothic revival

  2. a new production of a play that has not been recently performed

  3. a reawakening of faith or renewal of commitment to religion

  4. an evangelistic meeting or service intended to effect such a reawakening in those present

  5. the re-establishment of legal validity, as of a judgment, contract, etc

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Cultural definitions for revival

revival

In Christianity, an energetic meeting intended to “revive” religious faith. Common among fundamentalists, these meetings are characterized by impassioned preaching and singing.

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