- having experienced conversion, esp to evangelical Christianity
- showing the enthusiasm of one newly converted to any cause: a born-again monetarist
- a person who shows fervent enthusiasm for a new-found cause, belief, etc
WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
ˈborn-ˌagain,
adj. [often: before a noun]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- Religion, pledging oneself to (Christian) faith through an intensely religious experience:became a born-again Christian after the ordeal.
- characterized by newly adopted enthusiasm:became a born-again conservative.
born-a•gain
(bôrn′ə gen′ or, esp. Brit., -ə gān′),USA pronunciation adj.
n.
- committed or recommitted to religious faith through an intensely religious experience:a born-again Christian.
- reactivated or revitalized:a born-again conservatism in American politics.
- enthusiastically committed:a born-again jogger.
n.
- a person who is characterized by a newfound faith or enthusiasm.
- 1965–70
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born-again /ˈbɔːnəˌɡɛn/ adj
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