reborn
UK: ˌriːˈbɔːn | US: ˌriˈbɔːrn
adj. Born again; revived or rejuvenated, especially spiritually or emotionally.
v. (Past participle of "reborn") To be born again or transformed.
reborn = re<again> + born<given birth>
- re: A prefix meaning "again" or "back," from Latin re-.
- born: Past participle of "bear" (to give birth), from Old English beran, meaning "to carry, bring forth."
Etymology Origin:
The word "reborn" combines the Latin prefix re- (indicating repetition) with the Old English root born, creating a term that literally means "born again." It originally appeared in religious contexts (e.g., spiritual rebirth) but later expanded to describe any form of renewal or revival. The logic is straightforward: re- signals repetition, while born anchors the concept in the idea of new life or transformation.
After his near-death experience, he felt spiritually reborn.
The city was reborn as a cultural hub after years of decline.
She adopted a minimalist lifestyle and described it as being reborn.
The artist’s reborn creativity surprised everyone at the exhibition.
The ancient tradition has been reborn in modern celebrations.