English Explanatory Dictionary

reincarnation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A rebirth of a soul, in a physical life form, such as a body.
  2. A fresh embodiment.
  3. A new, considerably improved, version.

Pronunciation

/ˌɹiːɪŋkɑː(ɹ)ˈneɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-reincarnation.wav

Word forms

reincarnation reincarnations

Etymology

From reincarnate + -ion.

Synonyms

rebirth (1, and to some extent 2) gilgul reincarnation rebirth metempsychosis transmigration[Appendix:Glossary reembodiment

Related words

carnal incarnation reincarnate reincarnated

Derived words

reincarnationism reincarnationist
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