resurgence

[ ri-sur-juhns ]

noun

1. the act or fact of rising again or returning; revival:

   There has been a resurgence of polio in countries where vaccination is viewed with suspicion.

Word History and Origins

Origin of resurgence¹

resurg(ent) ( def ) + -ence ( def )

Example Sentences

Here’s where Tanton’s personal history becomes essential to understanding America’s recent resurgence of immigrant hate.

From Salon

The UN has said 75,000 people remain under siege with dwindling supplies of water and food in the towns of Jabalia, Beit Lahia and Beit Hanoun, where the Israeli military says it is preventing a Hamas resurgence.

From BBC

The Israeli military, however, said it has been routing a Hamas resurgence in the region.

From BBC

It’s part of a wider resurgence for Russian forces.

From BBC

During the latest episode of his “The Weekly Show” podcast, Stewart joked that the country had entered “season two of ‘America Presents: The S**tshow,’” but acknowledged Trump’s resurgence felt different.

From Salon

Related Words

• comeback
• rebirth
• rebound
• recovery
• rejuvenation
• renaissance
• renewal
• restoration
• resurrection
• revitalization
• triumph