noun
reenactment
Reenactment (noun) means a staged performance recreating a past event, especially a historical one. Example: “The museum hosts an annual reenactment of the battle.”
noun
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A staged performance recreating a past event, especially a historical one.
"The museum hosts an annual reenactment of the battle."
"Historical reenactment groups dress in period costume for these events."
How to use reenactment
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA recreation or reperformance of something that happened before, usually for education or entertainment.
Common pairings
historical reenactment
crime reenactment
battle reenactment
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Word forms
- Plural
- reenactments
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The museum hosts an annual _____ of the battle.
Etymology
From re- ("again") plus enact plus the noun-forming suffix -ment.
Frequently asked questions
What does “reenactment” mean?
The word “reenactment” means a staged performance recreating a past event, especially a historical one. In plain terms, a recreation or reperformance of something that happened before, usually for education or entertainment.
How do you use “reenactment” in a sentence?
Here is “reenactment” used in a sentence: “The museum hosts an annual reenactment of the battle.”
What part of speech is “reenactment”?
“Reenactment” is a noun.
What is the meaning of reenactment?
"reenactment" (noun) means a staged performance recreating a past event, especially a historical one.
