# belief in reincarnation

**Pronunciation:** bɪˈliːf ɪn ˌriːɪnkɑːˈneɪʃən · bi-LEEF in REE-in-kar-NAY-shun

**Part of speech:** noun phrase

## Meaning

The conviction that a person's soul or consciousness is reborn into a new physical form after death.

## Examples

- His belief in reincarnation influenced his decision to live a life of extreme kindness.
- The philosophical belief in reincarnation is a central tenet of several Eastern religions.
- She grew up with a strong belief in reincarnation, which helped her cope with the loss of her grandmother.

## Synonyms

- rebirth — A broader term often used in spiritual or metaphorical contexts.
- metempsychosis — A formal, technical, or literary term for the transmigration of the soul.
- transmigration — Refers specifically to the passing of a soul into another body.

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