revitalization
noun/riˌvaɪtələˈzeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #14,528 most common English word
Meaning
the process of giving new life, energy, or strength to something that has become inactive or weak.
Example sentence
The city council approved plans for the economic revitalization of the old downtown district.
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