rechristened
|re-chris-ened|
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/ˌriːˈkrɪsənd/
(rechristen)
to name again ceremonially
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rechristen' originates from English, specifically from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and 'christen' meaning 'to name or dedicate ceremonially.'
Historical Evolution
'rechristen' formed in English by combining 're-' and 'christen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'rechristen.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to christen again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to rename or dedicate again, especially ceremonially.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'rechristen'.
The ship was rechristened after being renovated.
Last updated: 2025/07/28 20:12