reincarnationism
- noun
- /ˌriːɪnˈkɑːrneɪʃənɪzəm/
- Many followers of reincarnationism believe in the cycle of rebirth.
Examples
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The idea of reincarnationism offers a different perspective on life and death.
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She studied various philosophies, including reincarnationism, while traveling in India.
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Many Eastern religions are based on the principles of reincarnationism.
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In her book, she discusses reincarnationism as a spiritual doctrine.
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Many Eastern religions are based on the principles of reincarnationism.
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The idea of reincarnationism offers a different perspective on life and death.
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Many followers of reincarnationism believe in the cycle of rebirth.
Synonyms
Belief that a person's soul is born again in a new body after death
The belief that a soul begins a new life in a different human body after death
A belief that a soul moves into another body after death
A belief that after death a soul moves into another person or animal to live again
Surface Forms
Morphology
reincarnationism = reincarnation (semi-transparent) = re + incarnate + ion + ism
The suffix '-ism' straightforwardly forms a noun meaning a belief or doctrine centered on 'reincarnation'.
Etymology
Reincarnationism comes from three parts: re- meaning 'again', incarnation meaning 'becoming flesh' or 'entering a body', and -ism meaning 'belief'. So, reincarnationism is the belief that a soul is born again into a new body.