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.
Why politics will determine whether the UK is ready to 'drill, baby, drill'
Read the full article ↗The Herald