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reincarnation

ree-ihng-kah-NAY-shuhn

Reincarnation (noun) means the rebirth of a soul into a new body after death. Example: “Belief in reincarnation is central to several Eastern religions.”

noun
1
The rebirth of a soul into a new body after death.
"Belief in reincarnation is central to several Eastern religions."
"She said the dog felt like the reincarnation of her childhood pet."
2
A greatly improved new version of something.
"The app is basically a reincarnation of the old software, faster and cleaner."

How to use reincarnation

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In plain EnglishComing back as a new version — literally being reborn, or figuratively being remade in improved form.

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Common pairings
believe in reincarnation a reincarnation of

Word forms

reincarnations plural

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rebirth (1, and to some extent 2) gilgul rebirth

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Frequently asked questions

What does “reincarnation” mean?

The word “reincarnation” means the rebirth of a soul into a new body after death. In plain terms, coming back as a new version — literally being reborn, or figuratively being remade in improved form.

How do you pronounce “reincarnation”?

“Reincarnation” is pronounced ree-ihng-kah-NAY-shuhn (/ˌɹiːɪŋkɑː(ɹ)ˈneɪʃən/ in IPA).

How do you use “reincarnation” in a sentence?

Here is “reincarnation” used in a sentence: “Belief in reincarnation is central to several Eastern religions.”

What is another word for “reincarnation”?

Words with a similar meaning to “reincarnation” include rebirth (1, and to some extent 2), gilgul and rebirth.

What part of speech is “reincarnation”?

“Reincarnation” is a noun.

Is “reincarnation” a common word?

“Reincarnation” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “reincarnation” have?

“Reincarnation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the rebirth of a soul into a new body after death.

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