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resurgent

/rɪˈsɜːrdʒənt/
re · sur · gent
Adverb:resurgently
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resurgent Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Increasing or reviving after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence.

Example

"A resurgent interest in traditional folk music has drawn younger audiences to local festivals."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'resurgent' (rising or reviving after a period of decline) with 'insurgent' (rising in active revolt or rebellion against authority).

• Rhymes for resurgent

• Nearby Words

resurfacer
resurge
resurgence
resurgent
resurrect
resurrection
resurvey

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 19th century from Latin resurgentem, the present participle of resurgere ('to rise again'), formed from re- ('again') and surgere ('to rise').

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