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reincarnation
What does reincarnation mean?
reincarnation (noun): a rebirth of a soul, in a physical life form, such as a body.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce reincarnation?
/ɹiɪnkɑɹˈneɪʃən/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does reincarnation come from?
From reincarnate + -ion.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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