Revivalism/rɪˈvaɪvəlɪzəm/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Cultural nostalgia It implies a collective longing for the past. The festival was a burst of revivalism, celebrating old traditions. Pro Tip 2/3Positive Change Often used to suggest improvement by returning to traditional values. The town's revivalism led to the restoration of the historic park. Pro Tip 3/3Present Impact Focuses on how old methods can influence current society. Revivalism in education brought back one-room schoolhouse methods.