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Definition of reborn

reborn

/ˌriːˈbɔːrn/
re · born
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• adjective

1

Brought back to life, activity, or prominence; experiencing a complete revival or renewal.

Example

"Following the extensive restoration of its historic downtown, the city felt completely reborn."

2

Having experienced a profound spiritual or moral transformation, or having been born into a new life through reincarnation.

Example

"In several Eastern philosophical traditions, the soul is believed to be reborn into a new physical form after death."

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• Rhymes for reborn

• Nearby Words

reboil
rebook
reboot
reborn
rebottle
rebound
rebounder

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from the prefix 're-' (meaning 'again') and 'born', the past participle of the Old English verb 'beran' (to bear or bring forth).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reborn. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reborn
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