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
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Many people believe in reincarnation.
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Buddhism, the country’s dominant religion, offers rituals for healing, reincarnation and forgiveness.
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Sophal Ear, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
Spiritual leaders say while the Muslim holy book, the Quran, is a main reference, their faith incorporates certain beliefs found in other religions, such as reincarnation.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 9 Apr. 2025
While the iconography of the franchise carries over, the world and characters themselves are generally reincarnations that can serve the needs of each game’s plot.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2025
Unlike Trump’s first iteration of a ban in 2017, which led to court challenges for discrimination against Muslims, the reported reincarnation does not focus solely on Muslim-majority countries.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
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Sophal Ear, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
Spiritual leaders say while the Muslim holy book, the Quran, is a main reference, their faith incorporates certain beliefs found in other religions, such as reincarnation.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 9 Apr. 2025
While the iconography of the franchise carries over, the world and characters themselves are generally reincarnations that can serve the needs of each game’s plot.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2025
Unlike Trump’s first iteration of a ban in 2017, which led to court challenges for discrimination against Muslims, the reported reincarnation does not focus solely on Muslim-majority countries.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Reincarnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reincarnation. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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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
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