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revival
noun re·viv·al \ri-ˈvī-vəl\
: a period in which something becomes popular again after a long period of time
: the growth of something or an increase in the activity of something after a long period of no growth or activity
: the showing of a play, a movie, etc., to the public usually many years after it was last shown : a new production of an old show
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: restoration of force, validity, or effect (as to a contract)
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First Known Use of REVIVAL
1651
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revival
noun re·viv·al \ri-ˈvī-vəl\
Definition of REVIVAL for Kids
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: a return of interest in <a revival of jazz music>
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: a new production of an older play or movie
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: a return of strength or importance <a revival of business>
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: a meeting or series of meetings led by a preacher to stir up religious feelings or to make converts
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