born-again
Americanadjective
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committed or recommitted to religious faith through an intensely religious experience.
a born-again Christian.
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reactivated or revitalized.
a born-again conservatism in American politics.
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enthusiastically committed.
a born-again jogger.
noun
adjective
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having experienced conversion, esp to evangelical Christianity
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showing the enthusiasm of one newly converted to any cause
a born-again monetarist
noun
Etymology
Origin of born-again
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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The 21-year-old describes himself as a "born-again Christian" and says his religion is the most important thing in his life.
From BBC ● Dec. 24, 2025
Right-wing provocateur Dinesh D’Souza — an Indian-American who was raised Catholic but became a born-again Christian — has also faced racist attacks.
From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2025
Carter was a born-again evangelical Christian as well as a Democrat.
From Slate ● Dec. 30, 2024
DeLorean became a born-again Christian and told Playboy that he had been the victim of his own “insatiable pride ... an arrogance that was beyond that of any other human being alive.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2024
“Let’s say grace,” he said with his born-again smile.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
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