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rechristening

/riːˈkrɪs.tɪ.nɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does rechristening mean?

noun

The act of giving a new name to something, especially a place or a person, often in a formal or ceremonial way.

Example

"The city was rechristened 'New Haven' to reflect its growing population and economic development."

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