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Transmigration

Definition:

Transmigration refers to the act or process of moving from one place to another, especially the movement of souls or beings from one body to another after death.

Senses:

1. As a noun:
• The belief in a form of reincarnation where the soul transmigrates from one body to another.
• The act of moving from one country or region to settle in another.
• The process of physically relocating to a different place.
2. As a verb (transmigrate):
• To migrate or move to another place or country.
• To move from one body to another after death, as believed in some spiritual or religious beliefs.

Examples:

Noun (belief in reincarnation):

1. The doctrine of transmigration suggests that the souls of the deceased are reborn in different bodies.
2. In Hinduism, transmigration is a fundamental concept wherein the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth continues until moksha is achieved.
3. According to ancient Greek philosophy, transmigration is the soul's journey through various forms of existence.

Noun (moving to a new country or region):

1. Sarah's transmigration to Australia was motivated by the desire for a fresh start in a different cultural setting.
2. The transmigration of people seeking better economic opportunities has contributed to the cultural diversity of many countries.
3. The historians researched the transmigration patterns of settlers during the colonial era.

Noun (process of physically relocating):

1. The transmigration of the population from rural areas to urban centers has become a global phenomenon.
2. In times of war, transmigration often results in displacement, as people are forced to flee their homes.
3. The government implemented a transmigration program to redistribute the population from overcrowded regions to less populated ones.

Verb (to move to another place or country):

1. Many people transmigrate annually for work, seeking better job opportunities in foreign countries.
2. We decided to transmigrate to a warmer climate after experiencing several harsh winters.
3. Joan's dream of transmigrating to France became a reality when she received a job offer in Paris.

Verb (to move from one body to another after death):

1. According to some religious beliefs, enlightened beings transmigrate to guide and enlighten others.
2. It is said that the spirit of the deceased can transmigrate into a newborn baby.
3. In certain spiritual practices, rituals are performed to assist the soul in transmigrating peacefully.

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