reenactment Neutral 🟢 Beginner (A1)

Noun
reenactment
Meaning

A reenactment is the acting out or repetition of a past event. It most commonly refers to the practice of people dressing in period-accurate clothing to recreate historic battles or eras for educational and recreational purposes. It can also mean a dramatized recreation of a crime or accident used for police investigations or documentaries.

  • A World War II re-enactment group called the Warhorses shows off its vintage vehicles, uniforms, and other gear at the event.
  • The film features a re-enactment of the battle of Hastings.
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