reincarnation

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English

Etymology

From reincarnate +‎ -ion.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌɹiːɪŋkɑː(ɹ)ˈneɪʃən/
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    Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun

reincarnation (countable and uncountable, plural reincarnations)

  1. A rebirth of a soul, in a physical life form, such as a body.
    He is believed to be the reincarnation of Jesus.
    Do you believe in reincarnation?
  2. (Should we delete(+) this sense?) A fresh embodiment.
  3. A new, considerably improved, version.
    a reincarnation of an old video game

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