Meaning & use

rebirth

noun·Academic

A period of renewal, revival, or fresh growth after a decline or period of dormancy.

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The old factory's transformation into art studios marked a rebirth for the neighborhood.

Many cultures see spring as a symbol of nature's yearly rebirth.

A note on using this word

Rebirth can describe cultural or personal renewal, as well as, in some religious traditions, the literal reincarnation of a soul.

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Words with an opposite meaning

declinedeath

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