noun (n)

• after death the soul begins a new cycle of existence in another human body(noun.phenomenon)

  Synonym:
  metempsychosis
  

  source: wordnet30
• a second or new birth(noun.event)

  Synonym:
  reincarnation, renascence
  

  source: wordnet30
• the revival of learning and culture(noun.act)

  Synonym:
  renaissance, renascence
  

  source: wordnet30
• a spiritual enlightenment causing a person to lead a new life(noun.act)

  Synonym:
  conversion, spiritual rebirth
  

  source: wordnet30