religion

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re·li·gion | \ ri-ˈli-jən

Definition of religion

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

2a(1) : the service and worship of God or the supernatural

(2) : commitment or devotion to religious faith or observance

2b : the state of a religious a nun in her 20th year of religion

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

4 archaic : scrupulous conformity : conscientiousness

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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. See More

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