what does the word 'Renaissance' mean?

Answer 1

It means "rebirth" as someone else said. However, it's most common context is to refer to the period of European history known as the golden age, and the age of enlightenment.
This is because after the long periods referrred to as the dark ages following the collapse of the Roman Empire, and the Medieval period, where the church dominated and oppressed learning and culture, the renaisannce period was seen as a "rebirth" of culture and learning similar to the heights of the ancient world.

Answer 2

What Does Renaissance Mean

Answer 3

The Renaissance was an influential cultural movement which brought about a period of scientific revolution and artistic transformation, at the dawn of modern European history. It marks the transitional period between the end of the Middle Ages and the start of the Modern Age. The Renaissance is usually considered to have begun in the 14th century in Italy and the 16th century in northern Europe. It is also known as "Rinascimento" (in Italian).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renaissance

Answer 4

RENAISSANCE
Word meaning:
1. A rebirth or revival.

Literary meaning:
2. The humanistic revival of classical art, architecture, literature, and learning that originated in Italy in the 14th century and later spread throughout Europe.

Answer 5

Renaissance means rebirth.

Answer 6

The term Renaissance means rebirth. It is actually from Italian word "Rinascimento ".

Answer 7

Renaissance means rebirth due to its time in which there was a rebirth in science, literature and technology

Answer 8

renaissance means rebirth of greek philosophies

Answer 9

the revival of european art &literature under the influence of classical models in the 14-16th centuries. or u can say the culture & style of art & architecture developed during this era.

Answer 10

hi nitika its means rebirth when europe comes up from the cluthes of dark ages this tern has been used.