reincarnation
noun
re·in·car·na·tion
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Definition of reincarnation
1a
: the action of reincarnating : the state of being reincarnated
b
: rebirth in new bodies or forms of life
especially
: a rebirth of a soul in a new human body
2
: a fresh embodiment
Examples of reincarnation in a Sentence
Many people believe in reincarnation.
Recent Examples on the Web
But the impending reincarnation of the Waffle Shop is an opportunity to contemplate the city that was, a tableau of retail nooks and crannies, many with their own character and culture. — Paul Schwartzman, Washington Post, "A dozen years later, a new life for an iconic D.C. greasy spoon," 21 July 2019 Among their beliefs, Hindus believe in the doctrines of samsara, the continuous cycle of life, death and reincarnation, and karma, the universal law of cause and effect. — Elaine Ingalls, The Mercury News, "Santa Cruz County company removes ‘highly inappropriate’ Lord Ganesh socks at Hindi community’s request," 30 July 2019 That will make five restaurants in all for the mini-chain, including its oyster bar in Tomales and its reincarnation of Tony’s Seafood in Marshall. — Tara Duggan, SFChronicle.com, "Hog Island Oyster Co. to open new restaurant in Larkspur Landing," 23 July 2019 Tibetan Buddhists consider the Dalai Lama to be a reincarnation of his predecessors. — Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, "Lama stirs controversy with ‘attractive’ female successor comment," 28 June 2019 Tibetan Buddhists regard the Dalai Lama as the reincarnation of his 13 predecessors. — Sugam Pokharel And Harmeet Kaur, CNN, "Dalai Lama apologizes for 'attractive' female successor remark," 2 July 2019 The streets outside the modern reincarnation of the Stonewall Inn were blocked off Friday in preparation for a day of celebrations including musical performances and an evening rally. — Washington Post, "The Latest: Celebrities salute Stonewall on 50th anniversary," 28 June 2019 Over the last several decades it's seen its fair share of reincarnations. — Darla Guillen Gilthorpe, Houston Chronicle, "Galveston's Carr Mansion claims spot on Texas Monthly's best new hotels list," 20 June 2019 Despite its modern furnishings, the Keystone Korner feels less like an entirely new restaurant in Harbor East and more like a reincarnation. — Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, "Quick bite: At Keystone Korner, jazz and food, reincarnated," 19 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'reincarnation.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for reincarnation
reincarnation
noun
English Language Learners Definition of reincarnation
: the idea or belief that people are born again with a different body after death
: someone who has been born again with a different body after death
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reincarnation
noun
re·in·car·na·tion
| \ ˌrē-ˌin-ˌkär-ˈnā-shən
\
\
Kids Definition of reincarnation
: rebirth of the soul in a new body after death
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