Source : WordNet®

rebirth
     n 1: after death the soul begins a new cycle of existence in
          another human body [syn: {metempsychosis}]
     2: a second or new birth [syn: {reincarnation}]
     3: the revival of learning and culture [syn: {Renaissance}, {renascence}]
     4: a spiritual enlightenment causing a person to lead a new
        life [syn: {conversion}, {spiritual rebirth}]