Associations to the word «Renaissance»

Wiktionary

RENAISSANCE, noun. A rebirth or revival.
RENAISSANCE, noun. (historic) The transition period between medieval and modern times, the Renaissance.
RENAISSANCE, proper noun. The 14th century revival of classical art, architecture, literature and learning that originated in Italy and spread throughout Europe over the following two centuries.
RENAISSANCE, proper noun. The period of this revival; the transition from medieval to modern times.
RENAISSANCE, proper noun. Any similar artistic or intellectual revival.
RENAISSANCE, adjective. Of, or relating to the Renaissance.
RENAISSANCE, adjective. Of, or relating to the style of art or architecture of the Renaissance.
RENAISSANCE FAIR, noun. (chiefly US) An outdoor weekend gathering that emulates a historic period for entertainment purposes.
RENAISSANCE LATIN, proper noun. The form of the Latin language used during the Renaissance, mainly written rather than spoken.
RENAISSANCE MAN, noun. A man with extraordinarily broad and comprehensive knowledge.
RENAISSANCE MAN, noun. Alternative spelling of renaissance man
RENAISSANCE MEN, noun. Plural of renaissance man
RENAISSANCE MEN, noun. Plural of Renaissance man

Dictionary definition

RENAISSANCE, noun. The period of European history at the close of the Middle Ages and the rise of the modern world; a cultural rebirth from the 14th through the middle of the 17th centuries.
RENAISSANCE, noun. The revival of learning and culture.

Wise words

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John Locke