rejuvenation

American  

[ri-joo-vuh-ney-shuhn] / rɪˌdʒu vəˈneɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the act of making someone young again or restoring them to youthful vigor.

   The area features luxurious resort hotels with spa facilities for complete relaxation and rejuvenation.

2. the act of making something new and fresh, or restoring it to a former better state.

   The governor’s legacy includes notable achievements in many areas, including the environment, public transit, and rejuvenation of the economy.

3. Physical Geography.

   1. the renewal of the activity, erosive power, etc., of a stream by uplift or by removal of a barrier in the stream bed.

      Recent tectonic activity along the Euphrates fault resulted in the rejuvenation of part of the Euphrates River.

   2. the return of a region to a more youthful topography by the action of streams renewed in this way.

      The differential erosion and the presence of residual hills at different heights may be attributed to the effect of uplift and rejuvenation of the region in different periods.

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Etymology

Origin of rejuvenation

rejuvenat(e) ( def. ) + -ion ( def. )

Example Sentences

So the emphasis on unity, patriotism and the need to fight corruption for a "national rejuvenation" is not mere rhetoric.

From BBC

A growing number of overworked travelers are seeking rejuvenation in retreats and tours that focus on connection and creativity: blockprinting in Finland or India, sewing in England, embroidery in Italy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Walking around the fair, a shared sentiment of post-fire rejuvenation, cultural collaboration and a pride for the Los Angeles community was deeply felt.

From Los Angeles Times

Yet the game could mirror the 2021 win over England, which sparked Ireland's first rejuvenation under Farrell before they reached world number one in 2023.

From BBC

For years, he had been the primary guardian of Xi’s “China Dream” of national rejuvenation, serving as the bridge between the party’s revolutionary past and its high-tech military future.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• renewal
• resurgence
• revitalization
• revival