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- DictionaryRe·viv·al/rəˈvīv(ə)l/
noun
- 1. an improvement in the condition or strength of something: "a revival in the fortunes of the party"
a process in which something starts to grow, develop, or become successful again: Senior economists believe that market liberalism is leading to a revival of the economy. We remain hopeful that the revival in the global economy will provide a boost to exports over the remainder of this year.
A restoration to use, acceptance, activity, or vigor after a period of obscurity or quiescence. A revival of colonial architecture; a revival of the economy. A new presentation of an old play, movie, opera, ballet, or similar production. A time of reawakened interest in religion.
[countable, uncountable] the process of something becoming or being made popular or fashionable again. a religious revival. Jazz is enjoying a revival. a revival of interest in folk music. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. [countable] a new production of a play that has not been performed for some time.
revival. ( rɪˈvaɪvəl) n. 1. the act or an instance of reviving or the state of being revived. 2. an instance of returning to life or consciousness; restoration of vigour or vitality. 3. a renewed use, acceptance of, or interest in (past customs, styles, etc): a revival of learning; the Gothic revival. 4.
4 days ago · 1. countable noun. When there is a revival of something, it becomes active or popular again. This return to realism has produced a revival of interest in a number of artists. [ + of] There is little chance of a revival in new car sales until at least August next year. Synonyms: resurgence, picking up, improvement, rallying More Synonyms of revival.
REVIVAL meaning: 1 : a period in which something becomes popular again after a long period of time; 2 : the growth of something or an increase in the activity of something after a long period of no growth or activity usually singular.
noun. restoration to life, consciousness, vigor, strength, etc. restoration to use, acceptance, or currency: the revival of old customs. a new production of an old play. a showing of an old motion picture. an awakening, in a church or community, of interest in and care for matters relating to personal religion.
