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born-again

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born-a·gain (bôrn-gn)
adj.
1. Having discovered or renewed a commitment to Jesus as one's personal savior: a born-again Christian.
2. Characterized by renewal, resurgence, or return: born-again patriotism; a born-again fiscal conservative.
[From born again in John 3:3 and 3:7.]
born-a·gain, born-a·gainer n.
born-again
Adjective
1. having experienced conversion, esp. to evangelical Christianity
2. showing the enthusiasm of someone newly converted to any cause: a born-again romantic
Noun
a person with fervent enthusiasm for a newfound cause
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.born-again - spiritually reborn or converted; "a born-again Christian"
converted, reborn
regenerate - reformed spiritually or morally; "a regenerate sinner"; "regenerate by redemption from error or decay"
Translations
born-again [bɔːnəˈgɛn] adj born-again Christian → evangelista m/f
born-again [bɔːnəˈgɛn] adj born-again Christian → évangeliste m/f
born-again [bɔːnəˈgɛn] adj → wiedergeboren
born-again [bɔːnəˈgɛn] adj born-again Christian → convertito/a alla chiesa evangelica


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