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Webster 1913 Edition
Renaissance
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Re-naisˊsance′
(F. re-nā̍ˊsäNs′; E. rē̍-nās′sans)
, Noun.
[F., fr.
renaître
to be born again. Cf. Renascence
.] A new birth, or revival.
Specifically: (a)
The transitional movement in Europe, marked by the revival of classical learning and art in Italy in the 15th century, and the similar revival following in other countries.
(b)
The style of art which prevailed at this epoch.
The
Renaissance
was rather the last stage of the Middle Ages, emerging from ecclesiastical and feudal despotism, developing what was original in mediaeval ideas by the light of classic arts and letters. J. A. Symonds (Encyc. Brit.).
Definition 2024
Renaissance
Renaissance
See also: renaissance
English
Proper noun
Renaissance
- The 14th century revival of classical art, architecture, literature and learning that originated in Italy and spread throughout Europe over the following two centuries.
- The period of this revival; the transition from medieval to modern times.
- Any similar artistic or intellectual revival.
Translations
14th century revival
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the period
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any similar revival
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Adjective
Renaissance (not comparable)
- Of, or relating to the Renaissance.
- Of, or relating to the style of art or architecture of the Renaissance.
Translations
relating to the Renaissance
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relating to the style of the Renaissance
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Anagrams
Dutch
Etymology
Borrowing from French Renaissance.
Proper noun
Renaissance ?
- (historical) Renaissance
See also
German
Etymology
Borrowing from French Renaissance.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Renaissance f
Noun
Renaissance f (genitive Renaissance, plural Renaissancen)
renaissance
renaissance
See also: Renaissance
English
Noun
renaissance (plural renaissances)
- A rebirth or revival.
- (historic) The transition period between medieval and modern times, the Renaissance.
Translations
rebirth or revival
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Renaissance — see Renaissance
Anagrams
French
Etymology
From renaître.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ʁənɛsɑ̃s/
Noun
renaissance f (plural renaissances)