Reincarnation

/ˌriːɪnˈkɑːrneɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The belief or doctrine that the soul or spirit begins a new life in a new body after biological death.
Many religions, such as Hinduism and Buddhism, embrace the concept of reincarnation as a fundamental tenet of their beliefs.
The process of being reincarnated; a new embodiment or incarnation.
In this novel, the protagonist experiences several reincarnations, living different lives throughout history.
The idea that a person or character can come back in a different form, often used metaphorically.
The project was a reincarnation of the earlier initiative, bringing fresh ideas to an old concept.

Etymology

From the Latin 'reincarnatio', meaning 'to cause to enter the flesh again'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

past life:
A previous existence before the current one.
soul cycle:
The cycle of reincarnation as described in various philosophies.
spiritual rebirth:
A renewal of the spirit that may or may not involve physical reincarnation.

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Slang Meanings

Comeback in a new form.
He's making a reincarnation in the music scene after years away.
Getting a second chance at life or opportunity.
That job offer felt like a reincarnation for her career.