Rilindje

Albanian

Etymology

From rilindje (“rebirth, revival, renaissance”). Calque of Italian Rinascimento.

Noun

Rilindje f (definite Rilindja)

  1. Albanian National Awakening, Albanian Renaissance (period from the first half of the 19th century until the Albanian declaration of independence)
    In full: Rilindja Kombëtare
  2. Renaissance (period from the 14th to the 16th century, originating in Italy and then spreading in Europe)

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