awakening
nounUK /əˈweɪ.kən.ɪŋ/
US /əˈweɪ.kən.ɪŋ/
The moment when you wake up from sleep.
The loud birdsong caused an early awakening for the whole family.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A moment when someone suddenly understands something important.
The documentary was a political awakening for many young viewers.
3. The start or revival of something that was quiet or inactive.
Spring marks the awakening of the garden after a long winter.
4. A ceremony or event that marks a new beginning or awareness.
The retreat was a spiritual awakening for the participants.