rebirth

[ ree-burth, ree-burth ]

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

/ riːˈbɜːθ /

noun

1. a revival or renaissance

   the rebirth of learning

2. a second or new birth; reincarnation

Word History and Origins

Origin of rebirth¹

First recorded in 1830–40; re- + birth

Example Sentences

I think we all had hoped that the crucible that we would need to get through to reach that fourth founding was the past eight years and that, come January, we would begin turning the page into that season of rebirth.

From Slate

Could regeneration, renewal and/or rebirth be what await at the end of the Witches’ Road after all the dying along the way?

From Los Angeles Times

Jos Buttler's troublesome calf has kept him out of action since June, forcing him to watch the rebirth of his side without him.

From BBC

Bernard Tamas, a political scientist at Valdosta State University and the author of “The Demise and Rebirth of American Third Parties,” told Salon that this strategy is known as the “sting like a bee” strategy.

From Salon

Quarterback Sam Darnold is enjoying a career rebirth in an offense that includes star receiver Justin Jefferson.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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