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re·li·gion | \ ri-ˈli-jən 
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\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
4 : a cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith
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Other Words from religion
religionless \ ri-ˈli-jən-ləs \ adjective
\ adjective
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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Recent Examples on the Web But for me, Rock and Roll being my religion, my God just left the Earth.
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Anika Reed, USA TODAY, "Steven Van Zandt remembers Little Richard in touching tribute: exclusive," 13 May 2020 For believers, whatever their religion, faith is a catalyst in times of crisis.
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Keith Bierygolick, Cincinnati.com, "‘You don’t have supernatural protection’: A pastor and his job-hunt during the coronavirus pandemic," 5 May 2020 Many survival stories speak of the survivor’s devotion to their religion, or to a higher power that motivated them and gave them hope.
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Tim Macwelch, Outdoor Life, "9 Tips for Keeping Your Head in a Survival Situation," 5 May 2020 But most importantly, this water played a vital role in our religion and culture.
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Debra Utacia Krol, azcentral, "Trump nuclear energy plan could reopen areas near the Grand canyon to uranium mining," 24 Apr. 2020 Social distancing and stay-at-home orders during the coronavirus pandemic have meant many Dallas-area faith groups have to abandon their usual rituals: the services that allow them to come together to practice their religion.
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David Tarrant, Dallas News, "How Dallas religious leaders are keeping the faith despite coronavirus-induced social distancing," 10 Apr. 2020 Members of the Orthodox church celebrate Easter, but 13 days later than other Christians since their religion is based on the Julian calendar.
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National Geographic, "THE BEST OF NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX," 9 Apr. 2020 But, because of the First Amendment, which protects people's right to assemble to practice their religion, the county did not prohibit them from gathering.
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Author: Mary Ellen Klas, Anchorage Daily News, "Florida governor exempts worshiping from rules; many religious leaders say, ‘Stay home’," 5 Apr. 2020 But staying home doesn't mean there aren't ways to practice your religion and stay in touch with your church community.
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Kelsey Hurwitz, Woman's Day, "Should I Go to Church During Coronavirus?," 18 Mar. 2020
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More Definitions for religion
religion
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of religion
: the belief in a god or in a group of gods
: an organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to worship a god or a group of gods
informal : an interest, a belief, or an activity that is very important to a person or group
See the full definition for religion in the English Language Learners Dictionary
religion
nounre·li·gion | \ ri-ˈli-jən \
\Kids Definition of religion
1 : the belief in and worship of God or gods
2 : a system of religious beliefs and practices
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