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Reincarnation

usgb/ˌriːɪnkɑːrˈneɪʃn/Volume
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Cultural SensitivityPlay
Understand 'reincarnation' relates to spiritual or religious beliefs, which should be respected in conversation. SlideHe avoids joking about reincarnation out of respect for others' beliefs.
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Not LiteralPlay
Sometimes 'reincarnation' is used metaphorically, to suggest something is very similar to something from the past. SlideHe's the reincarnation of Shakespeare, considering his writing talent.
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Philosophical DiscussionsPlay
The concept of 'reincarnation' may arise in philosophical or theological contexts discussing afterlife. SlideIn our philosophy class, we debated whether reincarnation offers a moral advantage over one-life theories.