religions
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pluralof religion.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
religionnouna 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.
Example Sentences
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The creature is occupied and controlled by Anida Yoeu Ali, a Cambodian-born artist who lives in Tacoma, Wash. Ali’s numerous performance-based exhibits explore her Cambodian-American identity and Buddhist and Muslim religions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
Park explains: "Breathing techniques have accompanied humanity for millennia across various religions and cultures. With this study, we provide scientific proof that it is a reliable and targeted method capable of controlling our decisions."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
It recognises Protestantism and Catholicism as official religions, but practising organisations must register with the government -- something many Christians feel yields an unacceptable amount of control over church affairs and teachings.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
Those numbers compare to the percentage of Christians in the Roman Empire when the Emperor Constantine ended Rome’s persecution of the new faith and offered freedom to all religions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Bands and tribes already had supernatural beliefs, just as do modern established religions.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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