revival

[ ri-vahy-vuhl ]

noun

1. restoration to life, consciousness, vigor, strength, etc.
2. restoration to use, acceptance, or currency:

   the revival of old customs.

3. a new production of an old play.
4. a showing of an old motion picture.
5. an awakening, in a church or community, of interest in and care for matters relating to personal religion.
6. an evangelistic service or a series of services for the purpose of effecting a religious awakening:

   to hold a revival.

7. the act of reviving.
8. the state of being revived.
9. Law. the reestablishment of legal force and effect.

revival

/ rɪˈvaɪvəl /

noun

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)

   the Gothic revival

   a revival of learning

4. a new production of a play that has not been recently performed
5. a reawakening of faith or renewal of commitment to religion
6. an evangelistic meeting or service intended to effect such a reawakening in those present
7. the re-establishment of legal validity, as of a judgment, contract, etc

revival

1. In Christianity , an energetic meeting intended to “revive” religious faith. Common among fundamentalists, these meetings are characterized by impassioned preaching and singing.

Other Words From

• nonre·vival noun
• prere·vival noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of revival¹

First recorded in 1645–55; revive + -al ²

Related Words

• recovery
• rejuvenation
• renaissance
• renewal
• restoration
• resurgence
• resurrection
• revitalization