Definition of reincarnation
1a : the action of reincarnating : the state of being reincarnatedb : rebirth in new bodies or forms of life; especially : a rebirth of a soul in a new human body
2 : a fresh embodiment
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Examples of reincarnation in a Sentence
Many people believe in reincarnation.
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As Popcorn Time celebrated the first anniversary of its rebirth, WIRED chatted via email and instant message with a software developer from Popcorn-Time.se, one of the most popular of several reincarnations of Popcorn Time.
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First Known Use of reincarnation
1845
Other Religion (Eastern and Other) Terms
Zen, antinomian, avatar, gnosticism, illuminati, ineffable, karma, koan, mantra
REINCARNATION Defined for English Language Learners
reincarnation
playDefinition of reincarnation for English Language Learners
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: the idea or belief that people are born again with a different body after death
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: someone who has been born again with a different body after death
REINCARNATION Defined for Kids
reincarnation
playDefinition of reincarnation for Students
: rebirth of the soul in a new body after death
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