religion

noun

re·li·gion | \ ri-ˈli-jən

Definition of religion

1a : 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

2 : a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices

3 archaic : scrupulous conformity : conscientiousness

4 : a cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith

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Examples of religion in a Sentence

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.

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Handpicked to maximize the group’s propensity for conflict based on gender, race and religion, the participants acted as a microcosm of a global society. — Carlos Aguilar, latimes.com, "Review: Sex and conflict on the high seas revealed in documentary ‘The Raft’," 13 June 2019 The incident is not recognized as a hate crime under Virginia's current legislation, as it is not related to an individual's race, religion or national origin, according to the department. — Suzanne Ciechalski, NBC News, "Woman found anti-LGBTQ sticker on her car. Police reached out to help.," 13 June 2019 His pride in his Greek heritage and religion were an integral part of his life. — courant.com, "George W. Sicaras," 13 June 2019 It’s of utmost importance for Youssef to help other young Muslim-Americans feel seen through his struggles with identity and religion. — Rosy Cordero, EW.com, "Watch Ramy Youssef discuss 'Uncle Donald Trump' in first comedy special Feelings," 12 June 2019 In today’s Cuba, can churches and LGBTQ rights each find path forward? Cuba isn’t known for tolerating much public religion, or public dissent. — Christian Science Monitor, "World | Americas," 7 June 2019 The First Amendment guarantees every student’s freedom of speech and religion. — Eric Stirgus, ajc, "Georgia college campus speech court ruling flawed, group says in appeal," 26 June 2018 The centers have said the notifications violate the freedom of speech and religion. — Stephanie Armour, WSJ, "Trump Administration Targets State Rules That Women Must Be Told of Abortion Services," 31 May 2018 In the past, Underwood has been very open about her relationship with religion and her tattoo collection, which explains why people are speculating that this tattoo belongs to Carrie. — Rachel Lubitz, refinery29.com, "Did Carrie Underwood Get A New Tattoo?," 5 June 2019

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