Proper noun “Renaissance”
- the period of European history from the 14th to the 17th century characterized by a renewed interest in classical art, literature, and learning
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During the Renaissance, many scientific discoveries were made that transformed society.
adjective “Renaissance”
base form Renaissance, non-gradable
- relating to the Renaissance period
She is studying Renaissance literature, focusing on works by Shakespeare and his contemporaries.
- characteristic of the art, culture, or architecture of the Renaissance
They admired the Renaissance architecture of the city's historic buildings.