Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com
Synonyms

freedom of religion

Cultural  
  1. The right to choose a religion (or no religion) without interference by the government. Freedom of religion is guaranteed by the First Amendment (see also First Amendment) to the Constitution. (See separation of church and state.)


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Those values, he said, included “rule of law, freedom, the pursuit of democracy, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

The group advocates for freedom of religion for Vietnam's hill tribes and ethnic minority groups, which have been branded "terrorists" by the authorities.

From Barron's • Dec. 1, 2025

"There's individual rights and community rights, including the rights of future generations and freedom of religion," Venkatesan said.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2025

Christina Vital, a sociology professor at Rio's Fluminense Federal University, says Rio's poor communities have long been living "under siege" from criminal gangs, and this is now affecting their freedom of religion.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2024

By the beginning of 1970 the provision of the Constitution concerning freedom of religion was ostensibly in effect, but government decrees had made such a provision a dead issue.

From Area Handbook for Albania by Elpern, Sarah Jane

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "freedom of religion" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com