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Meaning of palingenesis

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

palingenesis

Pronunciation:/ˌpælɪnˈdʒɛnəsəs/

noun

Definitions

  1. The apparent repetition, during the development of a single embryo, of changes that occurred previously in the evolution of its species.

  2. The regeneration of magma by the melting of metamorphic rocks.

  3. Spiritual rebirth through the transmigration of the soul.

  4. (more generally) Rebirth; regeneration.