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born-again

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born-a⋅gain

[bawrn-uh-gen or, especially Brit., -uh-geyn]
–adjective
1. committed or recommitted to religious faith through an intensely religious experience: a born-again Christian.
2. reactivated or revitalized: a born-again conservatism in American politics.
3. enthusiastically committed: a born-again jogger.
–noun
4. a person who is characterized by a newfound faith or enthusiasm.

Origin:
1965–70
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born-a·gain   (bôrn'ə-gěn')
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·gain'er n.
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