reincarnation

noun

re·​in·​car·​na·​tion ˌrē-(ˌ)in-(ˌ)kär-ˈnā-shən 

1

a

: the action of reincarnating : the state of being reincarnated

b

: rebirth in new bodies or forms of life

especially : a rebirth of a soul in a new human body

2

: a fresh embodiment

Examples of reincarnation in a Sentence

Many people believe in reincarnation.

Recent Examples on the Web

One thing leads to another, and soon Vision finds himself on the run with Thomas (Ruaridh Mollica), an 18-year-old grifter who’s actually the reincarnation of his super-speedster son with his late witchy wife Wanda. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026

In particular, Greek mathematician-philosopher Pythagoras and his disciples may have associated beans with reincarnation, so some thought eating them was technically an act of cannibalism. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026

Over time, Buddhism introduced ideas of reincarnation and karmic retribution, linking a person's fate after death to their actions in life. — Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026

Over time, Buddhism introduced ideas of reincarnation and karmic retribution, linking a person’s fate after death to their actions in life. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for reincarnation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

reincarnation

noun

re·​in·​car·​na·​tion (ˌ)rē-ˌin-ˌkär-ˈnā-shən 

1

: the action of reincarnating : the state of being reincarnated

2

: rebirth in new bodies or forms of life

especially : a rebirth of a soul in a new human body