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adj
Having been spiritually changed through faith.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: Christianity
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adj
Having a renewed commitment to Jesus Christ.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: Christianity
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adj
Of or pertaining to evangelicalism.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: Christianity
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adj
Having a newly won zeal for some activity.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly, not-comparable
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adj
Utter; out-and-out.
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Usage: not-comparable
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noun
Someone who has been spiritually changed through their (Christian) faith.
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noun
Someone who has a renewed commitment to Jesus Christ.
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noun
An evangelical Christian.
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noun
Anyone with a renewed commitment to any kind of cause or belief.
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adjective satellite
spiritually reborn or converted
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: converted, reborn
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History
From the New Testament: "Jesus replied, 'Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born again.'" [John 3:3, Today's New International Version].
Across languages
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