CEFR C1

regeneration

noun

Meaning

The process of renewing or restoring something, especially after damage or loss, often involving growth or development.

Examples

The city council approved a new urban regeneration project to revitalize the downtown area.
Many species of lizards are known for their remarkable capacity for limb regeneration.

Synonyms: renewal, restoration, revitalization, resurgence

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regeneration (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/

Definition

The process of renewing or restoring something, especially after damage or loss, often involving growth or development.

Examples

The city council approved a new urban regeneration project to revitalize the downtown area.
Many species of lizards are known for their remarkable capacity for limb regeneration.
After the war, the country focused on economic regeneration to rebuild its industries.

How to Use regeneration

regeneration of (prepositional phrase): The renewal or restoration of something specific. — "The regeneration of the forest took many years after the fire."
process of regeneration (collocation): The series of actions or steps involved in renewal. — "The process of regeneration in the damaged ecosystem was slow but steady."

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