rebirth

[ree-burth, ree-burth]

noun

1. a new or second birth.

   the rebirth of the soul.

2. a renewed existence, activity, or growth; renaissance or revival.

   the rebirth of conservatism.

rebirth

/ riːˈbɜːθ /

noun

1. a revival or renaissance

   the rebirth of learning

2. a second or new birth; reincarnation

Word History and Origins

Origin of rebirth¹

First recorded in 1830–40; re- + birth

Example Sentences

My hope is that this war ends with the release of hostages, the end of Hamas’s tyranny, and the rebirth of Gaza as a place open to peace and prosperity.

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This event happened nearly a million years before the Mediterranean was refilled by the famous Zanclean flood, giving the Red Sea a unique story of rebirth.

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But from those depths has come a well-timed rebirth.

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His mission: to guide the souls of the band to peace and rebirth.

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Parking might be the most controversial part of the Roblar’s rebirth.

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Related Words

• comeback 
• recovery 
• rehabilitation 
• rejuvenation 
• renaissance 
• renewal 
• restoration 
• revival