noun
reincarnation
ree-ihng-kah-NAY-shuhn
noun
1
The rebirth of a soul into a new body after death.
"Belief in reincarnation is central to several Eastern religions."
"She said the dog felt like the reincarnation of her childhood pet."
2
A greatly improved new version of something.
"The app is basically a reincarnation of the old software, faster and cleaner."
How to Use Reincarnation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishComing back as a new version — literally being reborn, or figuratively being remade in improved form.
Common pairings
believe in reincarnation
a reincarnation of
Word Forms
reincarnations plural
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