Incarnation: meaning, definitions and examples
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incarnation
[ ˌɪnˌkɑːrˈneɪʃn ]
in religion
Incarnation refers to the belief in some religions that a god or other supernatural being became a human being, or the embodiment of a deity or spirit in some earthly form. It is a central concept in Christianity, where it is believed that Jesus Christ was the incarnation of God.
Synonyms
avatar, embodiment, manifestation
Examples of usage
- The doctrine of the incarnation is a key tenet of Christianity.
- Christians believe that Jesus is the incarnation of God on earth.
in a more general sense
Incarnation can also refer to a person who embodies in the flesh a deity, spirit, or abstract quality. It can be used metaphorically to describe someone who represents or exemplifies a particular quality or idea.
Synonyms
embodiment, personification, representation
Examples of usage
- She was the very incarnation of grace and elegance.
- His actions were the incarnation of courage and determination.
Translations
Translations of the word "incarnation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 encarnação
🇮🇳 अवतार
🇩🇪 Inkarnation
🇮🇩 inkarnasi
🇺🇦 втілення
🇵🇱 inkarnacja
🇯🇵 化身 (けしん)
🇫🇷 incarnation
🇪🇸 encarnación
🇹🇷 enkarnasyon
🇰🇷 화신 (化身)
🇸🇦 تجسد
🇨🇿 inkarnace
🇸🇰 inkarnácia
🇨🇳 化身 (huàshēn)
🇸🇮 inkarnacija
🇮🇸 holdtekja
🇰🇿 инкарнация
🇬🇪 ინკარნაცია
🇦🇿 təcəsüm
🇲🇽 encarnación
Word origin
The word 'incarnation' has its origins in Latin, from the combination of the prefix 'in-' (in) and 'caro' (flesh). It entered the English language in the 14th century, influenced by the theological concept of the incarnation of God in Christianity. Over time, it has come to be used more broadly to refer to embodiment or manifestation in human form.