bringing again into activity and prominence
"the revival of trade"
"a revival of a neglected play by Moliere"
"the Gothic revival in architecture"
an evangelistic meeting intended to reawaken interest in religion
"The church hosted a revival last weekend that drew hundreds of people seeking spiritual renewal."
The act of reviving, or the state of being revived
"After a long period of decline, the city experienced a cultural revival marked by new art galleries and vibrant street festivals."
In plain English: A revival is when something that was dying or forgotten suddenly becomes popular and active again.
"The local theater is hosting a revival of their most popular play this weekend."
Usage: Use revival to describe both the action of bringing something back and its resulting renewed popularity or vitality. This term often applies specifically to religious gatherings, cultural trends, or economic recovery rather than general waking from sleep.
The word revival comes from combining the verb revive with the suffix -al to form a noun. It entered English as a way of describing an act or instance of bringing something back to life again.