rebirth
Other forms: rebirths
A rebirth can be a literal reincarnation — being born for a second time in a new body — and it can also mean a brand new beginning, like the rebirth of swing dancing in the 21st century.
If you're convinced that after your goldfish died, it was born again in the form of a crow, you believe in rebirth. Many religious traditions include the concept of rebirth. Even if you're not sure about reincarnation, you might describe a renewal or revival this way: "She's hoping for a rebirth of film photography," or "The money from his dad resulted in the rebirth of his business."
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a second or new birth
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synonyms:
reincarnation, renascence
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transmigration
the passing of a soul into another body after death
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cycle of rebirth
(Hinduism) repeated rebirth in new forms
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moksa
(Hinduism) release from the cycle of rebirth
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transmigration
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after death the soul begins a new cycle of existence in another human body
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synonyms:
metempsychosis
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phenomenon
any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
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phenomenon
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the revival of learning and culture
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synonyms:
Renaissance, Renascence, renaissance
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renaissance, resurgence, revitalisation, revitalization, revival, revivification
bringing again into activity and prominence
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renaissance, resurgence, revitalisation, revitalization, revival, revivification
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a spiritual enlightenment causing a person to lead a new life
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synonyms:
conversion, spiritual rebirth
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proselytism
the state of being a proselyte; spiritual rebirth resulting from the zeal of crusading advocacy of the gospel
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redemption, salvation
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
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proselytism
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In Ibi Zoboi's debut novel, a young Haitian immigrant tries to make a new life for herself in Detroit.
In the last book of Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games trilogy, Katniss struggles to be more than just a pawn in the fight for the future of Panem. Here are links to our lists for the novel: Chapters 1–5, Chapters 6–9, Chapters 10–13, Chapters 14–18, Chapters 19–22, Chapter 23–Epilogue Here are links to our lists for the trilogy: The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay Here is a link to our lists for Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins.
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