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

“This is the epicenter of a rebirth of freedom,” McCoy said from the Phoenix headquarters of Kirk’s organization, Turning Point USA.

From Los Angeles Times

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

This take on the Buddhist concept of bardo — the state between death and rebirth, often colloquially used to imply simply transition from one state to a significant other — was full of wonder.

From Los Angeles Times

As Forbes put it back in February in regards to their collaboration and the rebirth of Blanca after its temporary shuttering, the "stars have aligned."

From Salon

Related Words

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