odnowie

Odnowie is the locative singular form of the Polish noun odnowa, which denotes renewal, revival, or restoration. It appears in phrases that describe processes of making something new again within a given domain, for example in w odnowie Kościoła (in the renewal/restoration of the Church), odnowie obyczajów (revival of morals), or odnowie politycznej (political reform).

Etymology and usage: Odnowa derives from the verb odnowić (to renew), related to the adjective nowy (new). The prefix od- signals a return toward a previous or desired state of newness. The form odnowie is the locative case used after prepositions such as w or na to indicate the context or location of renewal.

Notable uses: A well-known expression is Odnowa w Duchu Świętym (Charismatic Renewal), a movement within contemporary Catholicism emphasizing personal conversion, baptism in the Holy Spirit, and renewed religious experience. More broadly, odnowie can describe cultural, social, or institutional revivals, such as reforms, revitalization of communities, or processes aimed at restoring vitality in organizations or national life.

See also: Odnowa; Odnowa w Duchu Świętym; Odnowa Kościoła.

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