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Meaning of revenant
A person who has returned, especially from the dead.
Definitions
- A person who has returned, especially from the dead, or a ghost.
- * A person who returns after a long absence, or someone who is revived or restored.
Etymology of revenant
The word "revenant" originates from the Old French word "revenant", which is derived from the verb "revenir", meaning "to come back" or "to return".
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe someone who returns, especially from the dead, or a ghost.
Example Uses
- The revenant appeared to his loved ones, seeking closure before finally resting in peace.
- * In the movie, the protagonist is a revenant, returned from the dead to seek revenge.
- * The revenant's presence was felt throughout the haunted mansion, striking fear into the hearts of all who entered.