rebirth

Plural: rebirths

Noun

• A new or second birth; a revival or regeneration.
• after death the soul begins a new cycle of existence in another human body
• a second or new birth
• the revival of learning and culture
• a spiritual enlightenment causing a person to lead a new life
• Reincarnation; new birth subsequent to one's first.
• Revival, reinvigoration.
• Spiritual renewal.

Verb

• To cause to be born again, spiritually renewed, or revived.
• To be born again, spiritually renewed, or revived.

Examples

• After a dismal first half, his triple-word play felt like a rebirth for his score.

Synonyms

conversion, metempsychosis, reincarnation, Renaissance, Renascence, renascence, spiritual rebirth

Related Words

metempsychosis, palingenesia, reborn, reincarnation, renaissance, revival