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Topic: History

reburial

IPA: /rɪˈbɜːriəl/

KK: /rɪˈbɜr.i.əl/

noun

Definition: The act of burying something again after it has already been buried once.

Example: After the excavation, the archaeologists planned a reburial of the ancient artifacts.

rebury

IPA: /rɪˈbɛri/

KK: /rɪˈbɜri/

verb

Definition: To place something back into the ground after it has been removed.

Example: After the ceremony, they decided to rebury the time capsule in a different location.

recolonization

IPA: /ˌriːkəˈlaɪnəˌzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌriːˌkɒlənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of establishing control over an area again after it has been previously colonized.

Example: The country's recolonization led to significant changes in its political landscape.

reconcentration

IPA: /ˌriː.kɒn.sənˈtreɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ˌriːkɒnsənˈtreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of gathering or moving people into a specific area, often for political or military reasons, such as relocating rural populations to towns.

Example: During the war, the government implemented a policy of reconcentration to control the population more effectively.

reconquer

IPA: /ˌriːˈkɒŋkər/

KK: /riˈkɒŋkər/

verb

Definition: To take control of a place or territory again after losing it.

Example: The army aimed to reconquer the city that had been taken by the enemy.

reconquest

IPA: /ˌriːˈkɒŋkwɛst/

KK: /rɪˈkɒŋkwɛst/

noun

Definition: The act of taking control of a place or territory again after it has been lost.

Example: The army planned a reconquest of the territory that had been taken years ago.

recount

IPA: /rɪˈkaʊnt/

KK: /rɪˈkaʊnt/

noun

Definition: A second or fresh count of something, often used in the context of votes or numbers.

Example: The election officials conducted a recount to ensure the accuracy of the results.

transitive verb

Definition: To tell or describe something in detail, often by giving a series of events or facts.

Example: She decided to recount her adventures during the summer vacation.

recounting

IPA: /rɪˈkaʊntɪŋ/

KK: /rɪˈkaʊntɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of telling a story or describing events again, often in detail.

Example: The recounting of her adventures captivated the audience.

verb

Definition: To tell a story or describe an event again, often in detail.

Example: She is recounting her adventures during her travels.

redcoat

IPA: /ˈrɛdˌkoʊt/

KK: /ˈrɛdˌkoʊt/

noun

Definition: A soldier from Britain, particularly one who fought in America during the Revolutionary War.

Example: The redcoat marched proudly in the parade, representing the British army.

rediscovery

IPA: /ˌriːdɪˈskʌvəri/

KK: /ˌriːdɪˈskʌvəri/

noun

Definition: The act of finding something again that was previously known or forgotten.

Example: The rediscovery of ancient texts has changed our understanding of history.

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