Agency Dictionary
Regeneration
nounPronunciation: /rɪˌdʒɛn.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
In Portuguese: Regeneração
Climate & Sustainability
Science & HealthWhat does “Regeneration” mean?
The renewal, restoration, or revival of a biological organism, ecosystem, or cultural structure after decline or damage.
Etymology
From Late Latin regenerātiō (a bringing forth again), from regenerare (to bring forth again), from re- and generare (to beget). The word combines the prefix re- with generation to name the process of forming anew after damage or decay.
Usage note
In biology, regeneration names the regrowth of lost or damaged tissue. In urban planning, regeneration describes the renewal of a neglected area. In spiritual discourse, it names a profound inner renewal.
Synonyms
- renewal
- revival
- restoration
- regrowth
- rebirth
Word family
- regenerate
- regenerator
- regenerative
- degenerate
Rhymes with
- imagination
- operation
- celebration
- communication
- transformation
Usage examples
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Source editions
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