reincarnation

CEFRC1

/ˌɹiːɪŋkɑː(ɹ)ˈneɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The belief that a person is born again in another body.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A fresh embodiment.

Examples

  • Yanni believed he was the reincarnation of Jesus.

  • Catholicism repudiates the idea of reincarnation.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
4

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A new, considerably improved, version.

  2. A rebirth of a soul, in a physical life form, such as a body.

More examples

In context

  • Do you believe in reincarnation?

  • He is believed to be the reincarnation of Jesus.

  • Near-synonyms: metempsychosis, transmigration (both broadly synonymous)

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From reincarnate + -ion.