Great Awakening

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noun

the series of religious revivals among Protestants in the American colonies, especially in New England, lasting from about 1725 to 1770.

Origin:
1730–40, Americanism

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Main Entry:	Great Awakening
Part of Speech:	n
Definition:	a series of religious revivals among Protestants in the American colonies, from c 1725-1770
Example:	The Great Awakening also resulted in an outburst of missionary activity among Native Americans.

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