English Explanatory Dictionary

revenant

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Someone who returns from a long absence.
  2. A person or thing reborn.
  3. A supernatural being that returns from the dead; a zombie or ghost.
adj
  1. Returning.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹɛvənənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-revenant.wav

Word forms

revenant revenants more revenant most revenant

Etymology

19th century. From French revenant, the present participle of revenir (“to return”). Compare revenue.

Synonyms

prodigal returner phoenix apparition spectre
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