born-a|gain

born-a|gain
born-a|gain «BRN uh GEHN», adjective.
1. U.S. believing in personal conversion as a way to salvation through Christ; evangelical: »

Graham said, “There is nothing too hard for the Lord to accomplish” and Carter, a born-again Baptist, “can take comfort in that” (Durham Morning Herald).

2. showing strong support for a different or surprising point of view; newly dedicated: »

"his sudden re-emergence as a born-again reformer." (New York Times).


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