Reincarnation Meaning
/ˌɹiːɪŋkɑː(ɹ)ˈneɪʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA rebirth of a soul, in a physical life form, such as a body.
nounA fresh embodiment.
Sentence Examples
Do you believe in reincarnation?
Catholicism repudiates the idea of reincarnation.
Yanni believed he was the reincarnation of Jesus.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Many Hindus believe in ____, the soul's rebirth into a new body.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
In some religious traditions, ____ is the belief that the soul is reborn in a new body after death.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Italic *n̥- Latin in-bor. Middle English in- English in- English carnate English incarnate English reincarnate Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English -ion English reincarnation From reincarnate + -ion.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Kibbutz life is a present-day reincarnation of pioneer days' morality."
— 1974 February 9, Joe, “Reactions”, in Gay Community News, volume 1, number 33, page 6:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Many Hindus believe in ____, the soul's rebirth into a new body.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
In some religious traditions, ____ is the belief that the soul is reborn in a new body after death.