CultureAugust 15, 2026

regenerationist

ri-JEN-uh-ray-shuh-nist

Definition

Relating to or advocating for the moral, social, or spiritual renewal and restoration of a society or culture.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'regenerare' (to bring forth again or revive) combined with the suffix '-ist' denoting a person or philosophy. It emerged in English in the 19th century to describe movements aimed at reforming or restoring social and political systems.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe a cultural project in early twentieth-century Central America that sought to overcome social and spiritual crises through renewal. It frames Salarrué as a key figure within this intellectual movement.

Salarrué: A Theosophical Artist in El Salvador

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