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 story follows Gudo, a spirit who guides souls to reincarnation, and his journey with a young girl named Yuri. —Jamie Lang, Variety, 10 June 2025

This reincarnation was crafted in collaboration with electric motocross bike brand Stark Future, which Enfield owns a stake in. —New Atlas, 24 May 2025

Yes, the reincarnation of the old song was the birth of the new song. —Katie Bain, Billboard, 7 Apr. 2025

Coco Chanel herself was a beacon of reincarnation having revived her brand against stunning odds in the post-WWII era. —Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 5 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for reincarnation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

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