REVIVAL Definition & Meaning

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revival

[ ri-vahy-vuhl ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

restoration to life, consciousness, vigor, strength, etc.
restoration to use, acceptance, or currency:
the revival of old customs.
a new production of an old play.
a showing of an old motion picture.
an awakening, in a church or community, of interest in and care for matters relating to personal religion.
an evangelistic service or a series of services for the purpose of effecting a religious awakening:
to hold a revival.
the act of reviving.
the state of being revived.
Law. the reestablishment of legal force and effect.

revival

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the act or an instance of reviving or the state of being revived
an instance of returning to life or consciousness; restoration of vigour or vitality
a renewed use, acceptance of, or interest in (past customs, styles, etc)
the Gothic revival
a revival of learning
a new production of a play that has not been recently performed
a reawakening of faith or renewal of commitment to religion
an evangelistic meeting or service intended to effect such a reawakening in those present
the re-establishment of legal validity, as of a judgment, contract, etc

revival

In Christianity , an energetic meeting intended to “revive” religious faith. Common among fundamentalists, these meetings are characterized by impassioned preaching and singing.

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Origin of revival¹

First recorded in 1645–55; revive + -al ²

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Manville's win marks her second Olivier, following her 2014 triumph for her performance in a revival of the Ibsen play Ghosts.

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But even with the festival’s emphasis on new work, its selection of revivals is an important part of the program.

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A funny thing happened on the way to being blown away by Audra McDonald in the new Broadway revival of “Gypsy.”

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It sparked a revival of the mini-series which drew Chamberlain back to television.

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