rebirth

• Nom désignant une nouvelle ou seconde naissance, souvent utilisé pour décrire le début d'un nouveau cycle d'existence après la mort, la renaissance des savoirs et de la culture, ou l'éveil spirituel menant à une vie nouvelle.

A noun referring to a new or second birth, often used to describe the beginning of a new cycle of existence after death, a revival of learning and culture, or a spiritual enlightenment that leads to a new life.

1. ReincarnationB2formal

   The belief that after death the soul begins a new cycle of existence in another human body.

   Réincarnation

   • Many Eastern religions teach the concept of rebirth.
   • He believes in the cycle of death and rebirth.
   • The idea of rebirth is central to Hindu philosophy.

   Synonymesmetempsychosisreincarnationtransmigration

2. Second birthB2formal

   A second or new birth; being born again.

   Renaissance (nouvelle naissance)

   • The baptism symbolized his spiritual rebirth.
   • She experienced a rebirth of hope after the therapy.
   • The organization promotes the rebirth of communities through education.

   Synonymesconversionregenerationspiritual rebirth

3. B2formal

   The revival of learning, culture, or an activity after a period of decline.

   Renaissance

   • The Renaissance was a period of cultural rebirth in Europe.
   • There has been a rebirth of interest in traditional crafts.
   • The city's rebirth began with the restoration of its historic center.

   Synonymesrejuvenationrenaissancerenascencerenewalresurgenceresurrectionrevival

   Antonymesdeathdeclineextinction

4. Spiritual renewalB2formal

   A spiritual enlightenment causing a person to lead a new life.

   Renaissance spirituelle

   • His meditation retreat led to a profound rebirth.
   • She described her conversion as a rebirth of the soul.
   • The rebirth of his faith gave him a new purpose.

   Synonymesconversionregenerationrenewalresurrection