Reborn

/riːˈbɔrn/

Meaning & Definition

verb
To be born again or anew, often used in a spiritual or metaphorical context.
After his life-changing experience, he felt reborn and ready to embrace new challenges.
To revive or renew something that has declined or faded away.
The old neighborhood has been reborn with the arrival of new businesses and vibrant culture.

Etymology

Middle English; from re- + born, past participle of bear.

Common Phrases and Expressions

reborn again
to experience a second birth or renewal, often spiritually.
reborn in the spirit
to undergo a spiritual awakening or renewal.
a reborn culture
a culture experiencing a revival or resurgence.

Related Words

rebirth
the process of being born again.
renewal
the act of making something new again.
revival
an improvement in the condition or strength of something.

Slang Meanings

to have a fresh start
After the breakup, he felt reborn; it was like a fresh start for him.
to reinvent oneself
She got a new job and moved to a new city, feeling completely reborn.