Revitalization Meaning
/ɹiːˌvaɪ.tə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe process of revitalizing.
Sentence Examples
Despite revitalization efforts, the number of speakers of the language continues to decline.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The city's exciting ____ project turned the old factory into a modern park.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the town center was achieved through investment in new shops, restaurants, and public spaces.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English vital Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō)bor. Late Latin -izōder. Middle French -iserbor. Middle English -isen English -ize English revitalize Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English revitalization From revitalize + -ation.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"As we will see, it is not difficult to envisage a pragmatic and workable revitalisation strategy to stabilise and develop the Scots language by applying the basic principles discussed so far."
— 2023, Clive Young, “chapter one: How Scots Works”, in Unlocking Scots: The Secret Life of the Scots Language, Edinburgh: Luath Press Limited, →ISBN, →OCLC, page 32:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The city's exciting ____ project turned the old factory into a modern park.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the town center was achieved through investment in new shops, restaurants, and public spaces.