Reincarnation (Noun)
Meaning 1
Embodiment in a new form (especially the reappearance or a person in another form); "his reincarnation as a lion".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The idea of reincarnation suggests that a person's soul can be reborn into a new body after death, possibly as an animal or even an object.
- Her reincarnation as a successful businesswoman was a testament to her hard work and determination.
- The Dalai Lama is believed to be the reincarnation of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, a figure of great compassion in Buddhism.
- In Hindu mythology, the reincarnation of the god Vishnu as a divine avatar is a recurring theme.
- The company's reincarnation as a sustainable energy provider marked a significant shift in its mission and values.
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Meaning 2
The Hindu or Buddhist doctrine that a person may be reborn successively into one of five classes of living beings (god or human or animal or hungry ghost or denizen of Hell) depending on the person's own actions.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.