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Metempsychosis: meaning, definitions and examples

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metempsychosis

 

[ ˌmɛtɛmˈsaɪˌkoʊsɪs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

belief in

the transmigration of the soul, especially the passage of the soul after death into the body of another being.

Synonyms

rebirth, reincarnation, transmigration

Examples of usage

  • Many ancient religions and philosophies, such as Hinduism and Pythagoreanism, believe in metempsychosis.
  • In metempsychosis, the soul is believed to undergo a cycle of rebirths until it reaches a state of enlightenment.
  • Metempsychosis is a central concept in the teachings of some Eastern religions.
  • The idea of metempsychosis raises questions about the nature of the soul and its journey through different lives.
  • Metempsychosis is a fascinating concept that has intrigued thinkers for centuries.

Translations

Translations of the word "metempsychosis" in other languages:

🇵🇹 metempsicose

🇮🇳 आत्मा का पुनर्जन्म

🇩🇪 Metempsychose

🇮🇩 metempsikosis

🇺🇦 метемпсихоз

🇵🇱 metempsychoza

🇯🇵 転生

🇫🇷 métempsychose

🇪🇸 metempsicosis

🇹🇷 metempsikoz

🇰🇷 윤회

🇸🇦 تناسخ الأرواح

🇨🇿 metempsychóza

🇸🇰 metempsychóza

🇨🇳 轮回

🇸🇮 metempsihoza

🇮🇸 sáluflutningur

🇰🇿 метемпсихоз

🇬🇪 მეტემფსიქოზი

🇦🇿 metempsixoz

🇲🇽 metempsicosis

Etymology

The term metempsychosis originated from the Greek words 'meta', meaning 'change', and 'empsykhoun', meaning 'to put a soul into'. It was first introduced by the ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras, who believed in the transmigration of souls. The concept of metempsychosis has been a topic of philosophical and religious discussion for centuries, with various interpretations and adaptations in different cultures. It continues to be a fascinating subject for exploration and contemplation.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,313 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.