A period of new interest and growth in art, science, and learning; especially the European cultural movement from the 14th to 17th centuries. More generally, a fresh start or rebirth of something.
From French *renaissance* “rebirth,” from *re-* “again” and *naissance* “birth,” from Latin *nasci* “to be born.” It was first used to describe the revival of classical art and learning in Europe.
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