renascent adj 1: rising again as to new life and vigor; "resurgent nationalism" [syn: {resurgent}, {renascent}]
Renascent \Re*nas"cent\ (-sent), a. [L. renascens, p. pr. of renasci to be born again; pref. re- re- + nasci to be born. See {Nascent}.] 1. Springing or rising again into being; being born again, or reproduced. [1913 Webster] 2. See {Renaissant}. [1913 Webster]