reincarnation

noun
UK: /ˌriː.ɪnkɑːˈneɪ.ʃən/
US: /ˌriː.ɪnkɑːrˈneɪ.ʃən/

  1. The belief that after death, a person's soul is reborn in a new body or form.

    1. She believes in reincarnation after death in another body.
    2. Many religions incorporate the concept of reincarnation as part of their beliefs about the afterlife.

  2. A new version of something that existed in the past; a rebirth or revival.

    1. This car is a reincarnation of an old model.
    2. The band's new album is seen as a reincarnation of their earlier, more popular sound.

Synonyms

rebirth metempsychosis revival renaissance

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "reincarnation" in English means: The belief that after death, a person's soul is reborn in a new body or form., A new version of something that existed in the past; a rebirth or revival..

The phonetic transcription of "reincarnation" is /ˌriː.ɪnkɑːˈneɪ.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌriː.ɪnkɑːrˈneɪ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "reincarnation": rebirth, metempsychosis, revival, renaissance.

Example usage of "reincarnation": "She believes in reincarnation after death in another body.". More examples on the page.