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revenant.

Someone who returns from a long absence.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɹɛvənənt/General-American, Received-Pronunciation
  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.

Where this word comes from

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

adj/ˈɹɛvənənt/General-American, Received-Pronunciation
  1. Returning.

Where this word comes from

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

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