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
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That includes 72% of Republicans, 83% of independents and 71% of evangelical or born-again Christians.
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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
Among white born-again or evangelical Christians, Trump took 82% of the vote.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
During their separation, they both became born-again Christians.
—Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
White evangelical or born-again Christian voters represent a key bloc in Republican primaries and a base of support for Paxton.
—Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 10 Mar. 2026
This was part of the appeal of his candidacy, a return to traditionalism after the Clintonian chaos (Bush’s born-again Christianity promised the same).
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
Dear Eric: My brother and his family are born-again Christian.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2024
This opposition is even stronger among Republicans who identify as born-again or evangelical Christian – between 84% and 90%.
—Ruth Braunstein, The Conversation, 25 Oct. 2022
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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
Among white born-again or evangelical Christians, Trump took 82% of the vote.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
During their separation, they both became born-again Christians.
—Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
White evangelical or born-again Christian voters represent a key bloc in Republican primaries and a base of support for Paxton.
—Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 10 Mar. 2026
This was part of the appeal of his candidacy, a return to traditionalism after the Clintonian chaos (Bush’s born-again Christianity promised the same).
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
Dear Eric: My brother and his family are born-again Christian.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2024
This opposition is even stronger among Republicans who identify as born-again or evangelical Christian – between 84% and 90%.
—Ruth Braunstein, The Conversation, 25 Oct. 2022
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“Born-again.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/born-again. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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