PoliticsAugust 15, 2026

renascent

ri-NAS-uhnt

Definition

Becoming active, strong, or popular again; experiencing a period of renewal or rebirth.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'renasci', meaning 'to be born again'. It entered English in the 17th century, sharing a common root with the word 'renaissance'.

In the news

The article uses the word to describe the Conservative party, suggesting they are undergoing a political resurgence that poses an electoral threat to Labour.

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The Herald

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