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revitalization

American  
[ree-vahyt-l-ahy-zey-shuhn] / riˌvaɪt l aɪˈzeɪ ʃən /
especially British, revitalisation

noun

  1. the act or process of giving new life or fresh vitality or energy to someone or something.

    New restaurants can be an anchor in the revitalization of a neglected or run-down neighborhood.

Etymology

Origin of revitalization

revitaliz(e) ( def. ) + -ation ( def. )

Example Sentences

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A call for the revitalization of devoted reading is also a celebration of writers who may be in danger of being forgotten.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Emmanuel Macron rose to the French Presidency on a promise of reform and economic revitalization.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

Instead, honor Frank Gehry, who died on the day this deal was announced, by remembering the Bilbao effect — providing one shining example of greatness can jump-start global revitalization.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

The collaboration became part of a national initiative focused on regional revitalization and the "branding of local resources," positioning the project as both a scientific and cultural effort.

From Science Daily • Nov. 3, 2025

Her work on language revitalization led Congress to pass the Native American Languages Preservation Act.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz

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