Renaissance (Noun)
Meaning 1
The period of European history at the close of the Middle Ages and the rise of the modern world; a cultural rebirth from the 14th through the middle of the 17th centuries.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
The revival of learning and culture.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The Renaissance was a time of great cultural and artistic transformation in Europe, marked by a renewed interest in classical Greek and Roman texts.
- During the Renaissance, scholars and artists sought to revive the knowledge and achievements of ancient civilizations.
- The Renaissance saw a resurgence of interest in humanism, which emphasized the potential of human beings to achieve great things through education and individual effort.
- The city of Florence became a hub of Renaissance learning and culture, attracting scholars and artists from all over Europe.
- The Renaissance was characterized by a renewed emphasis on classical learning and a revival of interest in the arts, literature, and philosophy of ancient Greece and Rome.