redemption vs rebirth
rebirth vs redemptionredemption and rebirth both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| redemption | Yes | No | No | No |
| rebirth | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
rebirth is a hyponym of
redemption; that is, rebirth is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
redemption:
- redemption: (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
- rebirth: a spiritual enlightenment causing a person to lead a new life
Other hyponyms of redemption include
absolution, remission, remission of sin, remittal, conversion, spiritual rebirth, atonement, expiation, propitiation.
| redemption (noun) | rebirth (noun) |
|---|---|
| the act of purchasing back something previously sold | a spiritual enlightenment causing a person to lead a new life |
| (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil | the revival of learning and culture |
| repayment of the principal amount of a debt or security at or before maturity (as when a corporation repurchases its own stock) | a second or new birth |
| after death the soul begins a new cycle of existence in another human body |
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