religion
[ ri-lij-uhn ]
/ rɪˈlɪdʒ ən /
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First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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- to acquire a deep conviction of the validity of religious beliefs and practices.
- to resolve to mend one's errant ways: The company got religion and stopped making dangerous products.
get religion, Informal.
Origin of religion
OTHER WORDS FROM religion
re·li·gion·less, adjectivean·ti·re·li·gion, adjectivenon·re·li·gion, nounsub·re·li·gion, nounWords nearby religion
relievo, relig., relight, religieuse, religieux, religion, religionism, religiose, religiosity, religious, religious house
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British Dictionary definitions for religion
religion
/ (rɪˈlɪdʒən) /
noun
belief in, worship of, or obedience to a supernatural power or powers considered to be divine or to have control of human destiny
any formal or institutionalized expression of such beliefthe Christian religion
the attitude and feeling of one who believes in a transcendent controlling power or powers
mainly RC Church the way of life determined by the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience entered upon by monks, friars, and nunsto enter religion
something of overwhelming importance to a personfootball is his religion
archaic
- the practice of sacred ritual observances
- sacred rites and ceremonies
Word Origin for religion
C12: via Old French from Latin religiō fear of the supernatural, piety, probably from religāre to tie up, from re- + ligāre to bind
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Idioms and Phrases with religion
religion
see get religion.
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