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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 [ˈbɔːnəˌgɛn]
adj
1. (Christian Churches, other) having experienced conversion, esp to evangelical Christianity
2. showing the enthusiasm of one newly converted to any cause a born-again monetarist
n
a person who shows fervent enthusiasm for a new-found cause, belief, etc
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 [ˈbɔːnəˌgen] ADJ → renacido, vuelto a nacer
born-again
adj Christian etc → wiedergeboren
born-again [ˌbɔːnəˈgeɪn] adj born-again Christian → convertito/a alla chiesa evangelica
born-again [ˌbɔːnəˈgeɪn] adj born-again Christian → convertito/a alla chiesa evangelica


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