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born-again
[ bawrn-uh-genor, especially British, -uh-geyn ]
adjective
- committed or recommitted to religious faith through an intensely religious experience:
a born-again Christian.
- reactivated or revitalized:
a born-again conservatism in American politics.
- enthusiastically committed:
a born-again jogger.
noun
- a person who is characterized by a newfound faith or enthusiasm.
born-again
/ ˈɔːəˌɡɛ /
adjective
- having experienced conversion, esp to evangelical Christianity
- showing the enthusiasm of one newly converted to any cause
a born-again monetarist
noun
- a person who shows fervent enthusiasm for a new-found cause, belief, etc
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of born-again1
Example Sentences
The born-again Kinkade stepped into that breach, doubled down on the family values bit and became known as a creator of images that the Christian community, among other groups, could embrace.
A Baptist Sunday school teacher, Carter was among the first presidential candidates to embrace the label of born-again Christian.
Out at the born-again lake, Coyote the junk dealer has contributed three kayaks and a canoe for anyone who feels like paddling.
DeLorean became a born-again Christian and told Playboy that he had been the victim of his own “insatiable pride ... an arrogance that was beyond that of any other human being alive.”
Berkowitz has since expressed remorse and said he is a born-again Christian.
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