Revival
/rɪˈvaɪ.vəl/noun
The act or process of becoming active, popular, or vigorous again.
Did you know?The word descends from Latin Christian vocabulary associated with renewed life, helping explain its later use for religious awakenings and spiritual reawakening.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʷeyh₃-
“To live; to be alive”
Ancient Greek
Greek
zōē
“Life; living existence”
Classical Latin
Latin
vīvere
“To live”
Late Latin
Latin
revīvere
“To live again; return to life”
12th–13th Century
Old French
revivre
“To live again or recover life”
15th Century
English
revive
“To restore to life, consciousness, or strength”
Modern English
English
revival
“A renewed return to life, activity, popularity, or religious enthusiasm”