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Renaissance

/rɪˈneɪsəns/

/rəˈneɪsɑːns/

Translations

renaissanceadjective

Renaissance

Used attributively to describe things relating to the Renaissance period.

Synonyms

Renaissanceproper noun

/rɪˈneɪsəns/

/rəˈneɪsɑːns/

Capitalized form referring to the specific historical period.

Synonyms

Renaissance period

European Renaissance

Early Modern period

renaissanceadjective

Relating to or characteristic of the European Renaissance period.

The museum houses an impressive collection of Renaissance paintings.

renaissanceproper noun

The period of European history from the 14th to the 17th centuries characterized by a revival of classical art, literature, and learning.

Leonardo da Vinci was one of the most celebrated artists of the Renaissance.