rebirth
/ˌriːˈbɜːθ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌriːˈbɜːrθ/ (ame, ipa) · /(ˌ)rē-ˈbərth ˈrē-ˌbərth/ (ame, mw)
rebirth — noun
1. a period when something that had declined or lost popularity becomes active, pop
a period when something that had declined or lost popularity becomes active, popular, or successful again — for example, a city experiencing an economic rebirth, or a style of music having a rebirth of interest.
The city's old market district is experiencing a cultural rebirth, with new galleries and cafes opening every month.
collocation: cultural rebirth / economic rebirth / urban rebirth
Jisoo thinks the recent rebirth of vinyl records shows that people still want physical music.
pattern: rebirth of [something]
After years of decline, the neighborhood has undergone a remarkable rebirth.
Hassan's documentary sparked a rebirth of interest in traditional jazz music among young musicians.
- revival
more general and slightly more common; 'revival' can describe shorter-term recoveries
- renaissance
stronger implication of cultural or artistic flowering, often with a historical sense
- resurgence
emphasises a sudden or strong return after a period of weakness
文法句型
rebirth of [something]
[adjective] rebirth
用法筆記
Frequently modified by adjectives describing the area of revival: 'cultural rebirth', 'economic rebirth', 'urban rebirth'. Often paired with verbs like 'experience', 'undergo', 'spark', or 'mark'.
常見錯誤
2. the process by which a soul or spirit enters a new body and begins another life
the process by which a soul or spirit enters a new body and begins another life after death — a central idea in religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism.
In many Eastern traditions, the cycle of rebirth continues until the soul reaches enlightenment.
collocation: cycle of rebirth
Aarav's grandmother taught him that rebirth depends on the actions of one's past life.
pattern: rebirth depends on [something]
Talia studies ancient texts about rebirth and the journey of the soul after death.
Wren's novel explores rebirth through the story of a monk searching for wisdom in Tibet.
- reincarnation
more specific and common in everyday English; 'rebirth' is more technical or poetic
- metempsychosis
a formal, academic term for the transmigration of souls
- transmigration
formal term emphasising the movement of the soul from one body to another
- annihilation
the idea that the soul ceases to exist after death
- extinction
complete end of existence with no continuation
文法句型
cycle of rebirth
rebirth into [something]
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (REVIVAL): sense 2 is strictly about the soul's journey after death, never used for cultural or economic trends. Distinguish from 'resurrection' (Christian concept of the same body being raised); 'rebirth' implies a new form.
常見錯誤
3. a profound change in a person's religious beliefs or spiritual life that makes t
a profound change in a person's religious beliefs or spiritual life that makes them feel as if they have started living in a completely new way — similar to being born again in Christian terms, but also used in non-religious contexts for a total inner transformation.
After attending the retreat, Abigail described her emotional shift as a spiritual rebirth.
collocation: spiritual rebirth
Pim's journey toward spiritual rebirth began when he started volunteering at the shelter.
pattern: journey toward rebirth
Zayd found a new sense of rebirth and purpose after joining the community center.
Mathieu says his rebirth came not from a single moment, but from small daily changes over several years.
- conversion
more specific to changing religion; 'rebirth' can be spiritual without changing religion
- regeneration
formal, often used in theological writing
- renewal
broader and less intense; does not necessarily imply a complete transformation
- damnation
in religious contexts, the opposite of being saved or reborn
- stagnation
a state of no spiritual growth or change
文法句型
spiritual rebirth
experience [a] rebirth
[possessive] rebirth
用法筆記
Common in Evangelical Christian contexts ('born again'), but also used in recovery programs (e.g., Alcoholics Anonymous) and personal-development writing. Unlike sense 2 (REINCARNATION), this sense does not involve physical death — it describes a transformation within one lifetime.