rebirth
Americannoun
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a new or second birth.
the rebirth of the soul.
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a renewed existence, activity, or growth; renaissance or revival.
the rebirth of conservatism.
noun
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a revival or renaissance
the rebirth of learning
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a second or new birth; reincarnation
Etymology
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Explanation
A rebirth can be a literal reincarnation — being born for a second time in a new body — and it can also mean a brand new beginning, like the rebirth of swing dancing in the 21st century. If you're convinced that after your goldfish died, it was born again in the form of a crow, you believe in rebirth. Many religious traditions include the concept of rebirth. Even if you're not sure about reincarnation, you might describe a renewal or revival this way: "She's hoping for a rebirth of film photography," or "The money from his dad resulted in the rebirth of his business."
Vocabulary lists containing rebirth
The Vernal Vocabulary of Spring
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"Curtis Aikens and the American Dream" and "Go For It!"
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Jimmy Carter, Speech from July 15, 1979
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Example Sentences
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His aim of "Liberation Day" was the rebirth of American industry, bringing an influx of jobs, revenue and an investment boom -- although critics argue that these have largely not taken place.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
Nowruz, which translates to "new day", is a traditional festival that marks the spring equinox, the rebirth of nature and the start of the new year in Iran and other countries.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
He posited that opera’s magic lies in its inherent ambiguity and its true power is rebirth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026
That was the first step of what Puerto Rico hopes will be a rebirth of a Winter Olympics program that had been razed to the ground.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026
We half burrowed in the soggy leaves, the smell of decay and rebirth clouding around us.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
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