religion
re·li·gion
noun \ri-ˈli-jən\Definition of RELIGION
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a : the state of a religious <a nun in her 20th year of religion> b (1) : the service and worship of God or the supernatural (2) : commitment or devotion to religious faith or observance
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: a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices
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archaic : scrupulous conformity : conscientiousness
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: a cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith
— re·li·gion·less adjective
Examples of RELIGION
- Many people turn to religion for comfort in a time of crisis.
- There are many religions, such as Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism.
- Shinto is a religion that is unique to Japan.
- Hockey is a religion in Canada.
- Politics are a religion to him.
- Where I live, high school football is religion.
- Food is religion in this house.
Origin of RELIGION
Middle English religioun, from Anglo-French religiun, Latin religion-, religio supernatural constraint, sanction, religious practice, perhaps from religare to restrain, tie back — more at rely
First Known Use: 13th century
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Antonyms: atheism, godlessness
Related Words: church, communion, denomination, sect; doctrine, dogma, theology; deism, heathenism, monotheism, paganism, pantheism, polytheism, theism
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