born-again

[bawrn-uh-gen, -uh-geyn]

adjective

1. committed or recommitted to religious faith through an intensely religious experience.

   a born-again Christian.

2. reactivated or revitalized.

   a born-again conservatism in American politics.

3. enthusiastically committed.

   a born-again jogger.

noun

1. a person who is characterized by a newfound faith or enthusiasm.

born-again

/ ˈbɔːnəˌɡɛn /

adjective

1. having experienced conversion, esp to evangelical Christianity

2. showing the enthusiasm of one newly converted to any cause

   a born-again monetarist

noun

1. a person who shows fervent enthusiasm for a new-found cause, belief, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of born-again¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Related Words

• doctrinal 
• holy 
• sacred 
• sectarian 
• theological