/seuhm sahr"euh/ , n.
1. Buddhism. the process of coming into existence as a differentiated, mortal creature. Cf. nirvana (def. 1).
2. Hinduism. the endless series of births, deaths, and rebirths to which all beings are subject. Cf. nirvana (def. 2).
[ 1885-90; samsara lit., running together ]