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

The reincarnation of Paisley Park as a tourist-attracting museum did not seem like a rock-solid an idea at first. —Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026

Not through reincarnation, but education. —Megan Molteni, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026

This year, Antone’s and Waterloo Greenway will bring national blues talent back to Moody Amphitheater for the fourth year since the fest’s reincarnation. —Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 6 Apr. 2026

The Campus at Horton is the reincarnation of Horton Plaza, the 1980s-era, post-modern mall famous for helping to revitalize downtown. —Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 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