reincarnation

noun

re·​in·​car·​na·​tion ˌrē-(ˌ)in-(ˌ)kär-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce reincarnation (audio)
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.
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Here's the complicated part: Billy is the living reincarnation of the Scarlet Witch's son, one of the twins that Wanda Maximoff magically creates in the comics, along with his brother Tommy. Nick Romano, EW.com, 10 Oct. 2024 Meanwhile, their hit movie has spawned reincarnations on Broadway and TV, but not a direct sequel. Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2024 This religion course explores the various understandings of an afterlife, including disembodied existence, reincarnation and resurrection. Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2024 His conversations range from hunting and whole-animal butchery to energy fields, reincarnation and the ghost that haunts one of the guest rooms upstairs. Ann Abel, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reincarnation 

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of reincarnation was in 1845

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“Reincarnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reincarnation. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.

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reincarnation

noun
re·​in·​car·​na·​tion (ˌ)rē-ˌin-ˌkär-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce reincarnation (audio)
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
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