noun

resurgence

resurgence, revival, comeback

There has been a resurgence of interest in the topic.

There has been a resurgence of interest in the topic.

The party is enjoying a political resurgence.

The party is enjoying a political resurgence.

a resurgence ((of/in sth.)) a new increase of activity or interest There was a resurgence of nationalism.

Synonyms: revival, comeback, renewal; Antonyms: decline, disappearance

From Latin 'resurgere' (to rise again), from 're-' (again) + 'surgere' (to rise).

Imagine a powerful 'surge' (like a wave) coming 're-' (again). A resurgence is a powerful comeback or revival.

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