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Definition of reenactment

reenactment

/ˌriːɪˈnæktmənt/
(UK: re-enactment)
re · en · act · ment
Plural:reenactments
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reenactment Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The acting out or performance of a past event, often for educational, historical, or investigative purposes.

Example

"The local museum organized a historical reenactment of the town's founding ceremony for visiting students."

2

The process or act of passing a law, statute, or regulation again after it has expired or been repealed.

Example

"The legislature debated the reenactment of the environmental protection statute before the session ended."

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• Rhymes for reenactment

• Nearby Words

reemploy
reemployment
reenact
reenactment
reenactor
reenergize
reengage

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reenactment. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reenactment
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