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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.


rebirth British  
/ riːˈbɜːθ /

noun

  1. a revival or renaissance

    the rebirth of learning

  2. a second or new birth; reincarnation

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of rebirth

First recorded in 1830–40; re- + birth

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“More than just a homegrown financial wonder, the bull market encapsulates America’s economic rebirth,” WSJ reported at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

“When between cycles, it can leave the spider vulnerable to threats. ... And for those spiders who make it through, it amounts to a kind of rebirth.”

From Los Angeles Times

He posited that opera’s magic lies in its inherent ambiguity and its true power is rebirth.

From The Wall Street Journal

At a time when thousands of local newspapers across the nation have folded in the face of plummeting web traffic, advertising losses and shifting reader habits, the rebirth of a community news outlet is rare.

From Los Angeles Times