noun [sing.]
1 (the Renaissance) the period in Europe during the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries when people became interested in the ideas and culture of ancient Greece and Rome and used these influences in their own art, literature, etc:
Renaissance art
2 a situation when there is new interest in a particular subject, form of art, etc. after a period when it was not very popular
SYNREVIVAL:
The British film industry is currently enjoying something of a renaissance.
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