reincarnation

UK/,riːɪnkɑː'neɪʃ(ə)n/US/.ri:inkɑ:'neiʃәn/

Definitions

The rebirth of a soul in a new body; the doctrine of such rebirth

转世，轮回（之说）

A new embodiment or version of a person or thing

（某人或某物的）化身，再现

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

re-again, back

in-not, opposite of

carnflesh, meat

-ationact, process, state

=reincarnation

re- (again) + in- (into) + carn (flesh) + -ation = 'a taking-on of flesh again.' The noun for being reborn into a new body, central to Hindu and Buddhist thought; also used loosely for a fresh embodiment of something.

Root carn still carries 13 more words

Common Collocations

1.believe in reincarnation相信轮回转世
2.reincarnation of the soul灵魂转世
3.cycle of reincarnation轮回循环

Example Sentences

1.
Their religion teaches reincarnation through many lifetimes.
2.
The festival felt like a reincarnation of an ancient ritual.

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