revival (n.)

  1. bringing again into activity and prominence; the revival of trade; a revival of a neglected play by Moliere; the Gothic revival in architecture

    [ Syn: resurgence , revitalization , revitalisation , revivification ]

  2. an evangelistic meeting intended to reawaken interest in religion

    [ Syn: revival meeting ]

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