rechristening

/riːˈkrɪsənɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act or ceremony of giving a new name to someone or something.
    • The rechristening of the building took place during a special ceremony.
    • They held a small party for the rechristening of their boat.
    • The school's rechristening was attended by many former students.
verb
  1. Present participle of rechristen; the act of giving a new name.
    • The company is rechristening its product line next month.
    • They are rechristening the old library after the author.
    • We are rechristening our club with a more modern name.
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