past life
The term "past life" can refer to a previous existence according to reincarnation beliefs or a significantly different period in one's current life.
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Definition
C1Spirituality
(religious, theoretical)A previously lived existence in a different body, often believed to precede the current life.
Example
- Many people believe that their talents are carried over from a past life.
B2General
(informal)A former period in one's life that was significantly different from the present.
Example
- In a past life, she was a professional dancer before becoming a teacher.
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