Definition of METEMPSYCHOSIS

metempsychosis

Meanings

Plural: metempsychoses

Noun

  • after death the soul begins a new cycle of existence in another human body
  • Transmigration of the soul, especially its reincarnation after death.

Origin / Etymology

From Late Latin metempsychosis, from Koine Greek μετεμψύχωσις (metempsúkhōsis).

Synonyms

rebirth

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