Reincarnation

usgb/ˌriːɪnkɑːrˈneɪʃn/
noun

The belief that a person's soul is born again into a new body after they die.

She believes in reincarnation, so she thinks she'll have another life after this one.
Visual representation of "reincarnation" - The belief that a person's soul is born again into a new body after they die.

Often appears as...

  • believe in reincarnation
  • cycle of reincarnation
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Cultural Sensitivity

Understand 'reincarnation' relates to spiritual or religious beliefs, which should be respected in conversation.

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He avoids joking about reincarnation out of respect for others' beliefs.
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Not Literal

Sometimes 'reincarnation' is used metaphorically, to suggest something is very similar to something from the past.

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He's the reincarnation of Shakespeare, considering his writing talent.
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Philosophical Discussions

The concept of 'reincarnation' may arise in philosophical or theological contexts discussing afterlife.

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In our philosophy class, we debated whether reincarnation offers a moral advantage over one-life theories.
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