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Renaissance


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

  1. The 14th century revival of classical art, architecture, literature and learning that originated in Italy and spread throughout Europe over the following two centuries.
  2. The period of this revival; the transition from medieval to modern times.
  3. Any similar artistic or intellectual revival.

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Adjective

Renaissance (not comparable)

  1. Of, or relating to the Renaissance.
  2. Of, or relating to the style of art or architecture of the Renaissance.

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Dutch

Etymology

Borrowing from French Renaissance.

Proper noun

Renaissance ?

  1. (historical) Renaissance

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German

Etymology

Borrowing from French Renaissance.

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Renaissance f

  1. Renaissance

Noun

Renaissance f (genitive Renaissance, plural Renaissancen)

  1. renaissance

renaissance

renaissance

See also: Renaissance

English

Noun

renaissance (plural renaissances)

  1. A rebirth or revival.
  2. (historic) The transition period between medieval and modern times, the Renaissance.

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French

Etymology

From renaître.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʁənɛsɑ̃s/

Noun

renaissance f (plural renaissances)

  1. rebirth, renaissance

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