born-again

adjective

ˈbȯrn-ə-ˈgen 

-ˈgin, 

-ˈgān

1

: of, relating to, or being a usually Christian person who has made a renewed or confirmed commitment of faith especially after an intense religious experience

2

: having returned to or newly adopted an activity, a conviction, or a persona especially with a proselytizing zeal

a born-again conservative

Examples of born-again in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But the proud born-again evangelical is channeling the zeal of an old-fashioned tent revival, even if some of his rhetoric falls far outside the bounds of the Good Book. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026

That includes 72% of Republicans, 83% of independents and 71% of evangelical or born-again Christians. — Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026

That includes 72% of Republicans, 83% of independents and 71% of evangelical or born-again Christians. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026

During their separation, they both became born-again Christians. — Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

from the verse "Except a man be born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God" John 3:3 (King James Version)

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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