Resurgence
/rɪˈsɜːrdʒəns/
Definitions
A renewed increase or activity after a period of inactivity or decline.
/rɪˈsɜːrdʒəns/
A revival or increase after a period of inactivity or decline.
The city saw a resurgence of tourism after the new museum opened.
💡 Simply: Imagine a game or interest that wasn’t very popular for a while, but then suddenly everyone starts talking about it again. That's a resurgence! Like when old fashion trends make a comeback.
👶 For kids: When something that was gone or not used much starts to happen again.
More Examples
There has been a resurgence of interest in classic cars.
Despite the setbacks, the team is hoping for a resurgence in the next season.
How It's Used
"The company experienced a resurgence in profits after restructuring."
"There was a resurgence of nationalist sentiment following the economic downturn."
"The patient's fever showed a resurgence after initially improving."
From Latin *resurgere* ('to rise again'), from *re-* ('again') + *surgere* ('to rise').
The word 'resurgence' began to appear in the late 19th century to describe a renewed interest in various fields.
Memory tip
Think of a 'surge' or a wave returning to the shore - something is coming back.
Word Origin
"to rise again"