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Definition of reincarnation

reincarnation

/ˌriːɪnkɑːrˈneɪʃən/
re · in · car · na · tion
Plural:reincarnations
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Adjective:reincarnational
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reincarnation Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The philosophical or religious belief that a soul or spirit begins a new life in a different physical body after biological death.

Example

"The concept of reincarnation is central to several major Eastern religions, including Hinduism and Buddhism."

2

A person or animal in whom a particular soul is believed to have been reborn, or a fresh embodiment or new version of something from the past.

Example

"In its latest reincarnation, the historic theater has been transformed into a community arts center."

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• Rhymes for reincarnation

• Nearby Words

reims
rein
reincarnate
reincarnation
reincorporate
reincorporation
reindeer

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from 're-' (again) and 'incarnation', which derives from Late Latin 'incarnationem' (an embodying in flesh), from Latin 'caro' (stem 'carn-'), meaning 'flesh'.

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