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Rebirth is a noun that means a new period of growth of something, or a time when something that was popular in the past becomes popular again. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, see examples from the Cambridge English Corpus and find translations in other languages.
The word reincarnation derives from a Latin term that literally means 'entering the flesh again'. Reincarnation refers to the belief that an aspect of every human being (or all living beings in some cultures) continues to exist after death.
Rebirth in Buddhism refers to the teaching that the actions of a sentient being lead to a new existence after death, in an endless cycle called saṃsāra. This cycle is considered to be dukkha, unsatisfactory and painful. The cycle stops only if Nirvana (liberation) is achieved by insight and the extinguishing of craving.
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Learn the meaning of rebirth as a new or second birth, spiritual regeneration, or revival. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for rebirth.
Rebirth definition: a new or second birth. See examples of REBIRTH used in a sentence.
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.
Learn the meaning of rebirth as a noun in English, with examples of usage and pronunciation. Find out how to say rebirth in different languages, such as Chinese, Spanish and Portuguese.
