reborn

American  

[ree-bawrn] / riˈbɔrn /

adjective

1. having undergone rebirth.

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reborn British  

/ riːˈbɔːn /

adjective

1. born or as if born again, esp in having undergone spiritual regeneration

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Etymology

Origin of reborn

First recorded in 1590–1600; re- + born

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Explanation

Since "re" means "again," to be reborn means to be "born again." Since no one really has the chance to experience their birth a second time around, to be reborn means to undergo a meaningful spiritual change. In certain Fundamentalist and Evangelical Christian churches, congregants choose a time to be baptized, or ritually admitted to the church, and it's at that moment they consider themselves to be reborn. This idea is rooted in a section of the Bible's New Testament, commonly translated so that Jesus says, "no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again."

Example Sentences

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reborn

"It also represents that life, death and rebirth motif. Something dies in order to be reborn."

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

Late in the film, Bree tells Toby that she believes God made her in his image so that she could be reborn again like he was.

From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026

But for a few moments this weekend, in Springfield alone, dreams will come true and a sport will be reborn.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026

But speaking to Katie, a year-and-a-half after her experimental treatment, she has the energy and zest for life of a woman reborn.

From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026

She and me shared a birthday now, for I was reborn as Isabel Gardener and that paper proved it.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson

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