rebirth

American  

[ree-burth, ree-burth] / riˈbɜrθ, ˈriˌbɜrθ /

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.

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rebirth British  

/ riːˈbɜːθ /

noun

1. a revival or renaissance

   the rebirth of learning

2. a second or new birth; reincarnation

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Etymology

Origin of rebirth

First recorded in 1830–40; re- + birth

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How does rebirth compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• rebirth vs. reincarnation

Example Sentences

“When your child is born, you’re reborn in a lot of ways. It’s a death and a rebirth of yourself. But I think a lot of joy and hope comes with that.”

From Los Angeles Times

It’s a rebirth and a moment of growth.

From Los Angeles Times

“You can see all of the regrowth and the rebirth that’s taking place, so we know that time is moving and we have to go forward.”

From Los Angeles Times

Christopher Landau, U.S. deputy secretary of state, hailed Paz’s election as a “great moment of rebirth” for Bolivian-U.S. relations, after attending his recent inauguration.

From The Wall Street Journal

Realistically, the main fuel of England's Ashes dreams comes from the rebirth of the Test team under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum.

From BBC

Related Words

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