noun ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The process of enacting again. countable, uncountable

   "the reenactment of a former law"

2. 2
   performing a role in an event that occurred at an earlier time wordnet
3. 3
   The repetition of an earlier (usually historic) event, as a performance or social event. countable, uncountable

   "They're going to the Civil War battle reenactment this weekend."

Synonyms

All synonyms

improvementreformationrehabilitationreinstatementreplacementrestitution

Example

More examples

"The centennial event will feature a historical reenactment of key moments from the past."

Etymology

From re- + enact + -ment.

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