Rebirth

/riːˈbɜrθ/ noun

Definition

Being born again or starting fresh; a spiritual or metaphorical return to life or a new beginning.

Etymology

From 're-' (again) combined with 'birth,' creating a word that's existed since at least the 1600s to describe spiritual renewal and fresh starts.

Kelly Says

The concept of rebirth appears in almost every major world religion—from Buddhist reincarnation to Christian resurrection to Phoenix mythology—suggesting humans have always craved the idea of getting a second chance.

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