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Question
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences
What is the meaning of the Renaissance?
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Solution
A great movement of change and discovery spread across Europe which radically altered the pattern of people's lives and thinking. This movement, representing a new spirit in every field of life, is referred to as the Renaissance. It is a French word that means ‘rebirth’ or ‘revival’.
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