rebirth

noun

re·​birth (ˌ)rē-ˈbərth 

ˈrē-ˌbərth

1

a

: a new or second birth : metempsychosis

b

: spiritual regeneration

2

: renaissance, revival

a rebirth of nationalism

Synonyms

• reanimation
• regeneration
• rejuvenation
• rejuvenescence
• renewal
• resurgence
• resurrection
• resuscitation
• revitalization
• revival
• revivification

Examples of rebirth in a Sentence

the natural cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in plants

a renewed interest in long-playing records led to the rebirth of the turntable among audiophiles

Recent Examples on the Web

By Alan Chin Writer/Photographer 3 The Capitol Theater in downtown Flint, Michigan, reopened in 2017 after 20 years of lying vacant and was supposed to be a symbol of the city's rebirth after decades of decline. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024

Sacred animals in indigenous culture: Butterfly: Regarded as the symbol of rebirth and transformation for humans. —Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024

Consisting of eight tracks, Che says the project represents purity, rebirth and strength. —Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 25 Oct. 2024

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. —Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

rebirth

noun

re·​birth (ˈ)rē-ˈbərth 

1

: a new or second birth

2

: a return to importance