LanGeekLanGeek Dictionary

Renaissance

British pronunciation/ɹɪnˈeɪsəns/
American pronunciation/ɹˈɛnəsˌɑːns/
Renaissance
[NOUN]
1

the period between the 14th and 16th centuries in Europe, marked by a rise of interest in Greek and Roman cultures, which is dominant in the art, philosophy, etc. of the times

synonyms : Renascence
Add to leitnerwordlist
Add to your word listwordlist
2

the revival of learning and culture

synonyms : rebirth
Renascence
Add to leitnerwordlist
Add to your word listwordlist
Examples
1In the Renaissance, painting was considered one of the highest forms of art.
2The Renaissance humanists believed that man is the measure of all things, and sought to understand the world through the lens of human experience and reason.
3Renaissance humanism emphasized the power of human agency.
4FINALLY, WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A THIRD PERSIAN EMPIRE IN THE 16th CENTURY, THIS CULTURE ENJOYED A RENAISSANCE.
more
Copyright © 2020 Langeek Inc. | All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy