Meaning of the word incarnation in English
What does incarnation mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
incarnation
US /ˌɪn.kɑːrˈneɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌɪn.kɑːˈneɪ.ʃən/
Noun
1.
a person who embodies in the flesh a deity, spirit, or abstract quality
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He was the incarnation of evil.
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The new leader is seen as the incarnation of hope for the nation.
2.
the embodiment of God or a deity in human form
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The Christian doctrine of the Incarnation states that God became man in Jesus Christ.
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Many religions have stories of divine beings taking on human incarnations.