Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
incarnation
noun
/ˌɪn.kɑːrˈneɪ.ʃən/
Definition
The embodiment of a deity or spirit in a physical form.
Examples
- The concept of reincarnation is central to several religions.
- As an artist, her latest sculpture was an incarnation of her beliefs.
- The character in the movie is a fictional incarnation of a historical figure.
Meaning
In a broader sense, incarnation refers to the manifestation of an abstract idea or concept in a tangible form.
Synonyms
- embodiment
- manifestation
- representation
- personification
