Renaissance
See also: renaissance
English
Etymology
Borrowed from French Renaissance.
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ɹəˈneɪsəns/, /ɹəˈneɪsɑːns/, /ɹəˈneɪsɒ̃s/
- (US) IPA(key): /ˈɹɛnəˌsɑːns/, /ˈɹɛnəˌzɑːns/
- (General New Zealand) IPA(key): /ˈɹenɘˌsɔns/
Audio (US) (file)
Proper noun
Renaissance
- The 14th century revival of classical art, architecture, literature and learning that originated in Italy and spread throughout Europe over the following two centuries.
- The period of this revival; the transition from medieval to modern times.
- Any similar artistic or intellectual revival.
Translations
14th century revival
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the period
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any similar revival
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Adjective
Renaissance (not comparable)
- Of, or relating to the Renaissance.
- Of, or relating to the style of art or architecture of the Renaissance.
Translations
relating to the Renaissance
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relating to the style of the Renaissance
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Dutch
Etymology
Borrowed from French Renaissance.
German
Etymology
Borrowed from French Renaissance.
Pronunciation
Audio (file)
Further reading
- Renaissance in Duden online
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