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The Britannica Dictionary born–again 1 ENTRIES FOUND:

• born–again (adjective)

born–again /ˌboɚnəˈgɛn/ adjective born–again /ˌboɚnəˈgɛn/ adjective Britannica Dictionary definition of BORN–AGAIN 1 : having a new or stronger belief in the Christian religion

• The born-again actor often talks about his faith during interviews.
• She's born-again now.
• a born-again Christian

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 : newly interested in and enthusiastic about something and eager to make other people think the way you do

• a born-again fitness buff

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