noun Uncommon

rebirth

ree-BURTH

Rebirth (noun) means a fresh start or revival, whether literal, spiritual, or figurative. Example: “The city experienced an economic rebirth after the factory reopened.”

noun

A fresh start or revival, whether literal, spiritual, or figurative.

"The city experienced an economic rebirth after the factory reopened."

"Many faiths describe conversion as a kind of spiritual rebirth."

verb

To be, or to cause to be, renewed or revived.

"The old neighborhood was rebirthed into a thriving arts district."

How to use rebirth

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBeing born again in some sense — literally, spiritually, or as a comeback.

Easily confused with

reincarnation →

Common pairings

a spiritual rebirth economic rebirth creative rebirth

Word forms

rebirthed past tense, rebirths plural, rebirths singular

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Etymology

Formed from re- ("again") plus birth.

Synonyms

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conversion Renaissance reincarnation renascence metempsychosis spiritual rebirth

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

What does “rebirth” mean?

The word “rebirth” means a fresh start or revival, whether literal, spiritual, or figurative. In plain terms, being born again in some sense — literally, spiritually, or as a comeback.

How do you pronounce “rebirth”?

“Rebirth” is pronounced ree-BURTH (/ɹiˈbɝθ/ in IPA).

How do you use “rebirth” in a sentence?

Here is “rebirth” used in a sentence: “The city experienced an economic rebirth after the factory reopened.”

What part of speech is “rebirth”?

Depending on how it is used, “rebirth” can be a noun and a verb.

Is “rebirth” a common word?

“Rebirth” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “rebirth” have?

“Rebirth” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a fresh start or revival, whether literal, spiritual, or figurative.

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