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Added 10 October 2026

awakening

/əˈweɪ̯kənɪŋ/ adjective

In Latin: ēvigilātiō Wiktionary

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Rousing from sleep, in a natural or a figurative sense; rousing into activity; exciting
the awakening city

noun

The act of awaking, or ceasing to sleep.
A revival of religion, or more general attention to religious matters than usual.
Being roused into action or activity.

verb

present participle and gerund of awaken

Origin

From awaken + -ing.

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