Reincarnation (noun)

The belief that the soul, upon death of the body, comes back to earth in another body or form.

Origin:

From latin re- (again) + incarnare (to enbody).

Examples:

1. Many Eastern religions, such as Hinduism and Buddhism, believe in reincarnation.
2. The idea of reincarnation offers the possibility of spiritual progress through many lifetimes.
3. According to the doctrine of reincarnation, I must have been a terrible person in a past life to be stuck in this one.
4. Reincarnation is a popular concept in science fiction and fantasy literature.
5. The theory of reincarnation is a fundamental belief in some new age spiritual practices.