noun

revival

revival, resurgence, reawakening, recovery

There is a revival of interest in old films.

There is a revival of interest in old films.

The play is enjoying a successful revival.

The play is enjoying a successful revival.

The patient made a sudden revival.

The patient made a sudden revival.

((a revival of sth.)) a new period of interest or success in sth. There is a revival of interest in old films.

Synonyms: resurgence, renaissance, comeback; Antonyms: decline, collapse

From Latin 're-' (again) + 'vivere' (to live). Literally 'to live again'.

Think 're-vive-al' - bringing something back to life. 'Vive' means 'live' in some languages.

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