religion
Americannoun
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a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.
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a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects.
the Christian religion;
the Buddhist religion.
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the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices.
a world council of religions.
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the life or state of a monk, nun, etc..
to enter religion.
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the practice of religious beliefs; ritual observance of faith.
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something one believes in and follows devotedly; a point or matter of ethics or conscience.
to make a religion of fighting prejudice.
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Archaic. religions, religious rites.
painted priests performing religions deep into the night.
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Archaic. strict faithfulness; devotion.
a religion to one's vow.
idioms
noun
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belief in, worship of, or obedience to a supernatural power or powers considered to be divine or to have control of human destiny
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any formal or institutionalized expression of such belief
the Christian religion
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the attitude and feeling of one who believes in a transcendent controlling power or powers
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RC Church the way of life determined by the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience entered upon by monks, friars, and nuns
to enter religion
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something of overwhelming importance to a person
football is his religion
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archaic
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the practice of sacred ritual observances
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sacred rites and ceremonies
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Other Word Forms
- antireligion adjective
- nonreligion noun
- religionless adjective
- subreligion noun
Etymology
Origin of religion
First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English religioun, from Old French religion or directly from Latin religiōn- (stem of religiō “conscientiousness, piety,” equivalent to relig(āre) “to tie, fasten” ( re- re- + ligāre “to bind, tie”; ligament ) + -iōn- -ion; rely
Example Sentences
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In the 7th Century, as Arab conquerors swept across North Africa, they brought with them their language and the Islamic religion.
From BBC
Members are required to believe in a Supreme Being - though not be members of a specific religion - and are reportedly prohibited from discussing politics or religion at Masonic meetings.
From BBC
“My pastor, Rev. Tera Landers, likes to say she doesn’t like religion, but she loves church,” says Cosgrove, who also lives in Pasadena.
From Los Angeles Times
“It’s not about where they were born, it’s not about their economic status or their religion or their cultural identity,” she says.
From Los Angeles Times
Observers note that such auctions highlight the unique intersection of celebrity, religion and fundraising in modern American politics.
From Salon
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