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Definition renaissance in American English
renaissance
noun
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noun
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/rɪˈneɪsəns/
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the period in Europe between the 14th and 16th centuries when there was increased interest in ancient Greece and Rome, which produced new developments in art, literature, science, architecture, etc.
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1.1
relating to the Renaissance period
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the Renaissance city of Florence
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Miniskirts have seen something of a renaissance lately.
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