Synonyms of religion

religion

noun

ri-ˈli-jən 

1

as in cult

a body of beliefs and practices regarding the supernatural and the worship of one or more deities

the Jewish religion has followers in many parts of the globe

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cult
• persuasion
• creed
• sect
• theology
• faith
• denomination
• church
• doctrine
• communion
• credo
• dogma
• paganism
• monotheism
• theism
• polytheism
• pantheism
• heathenism
• deism

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agnosticism
• atheism
• secularism
• unbelief
• godlessness
• know-nothingism
• nonbelief

2

as in faith

belief and trust in and loyalty to God

without his religion, he would not have been able to survive all the difficulties he has faced over the years

Synonyms & Similar Words

• faith
• devotion
• piety
• profession
• worship
• adoration
• religiousness
• reverence
• devoutness
• veneration
• piousness
• protestation

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• atheism
• godlessness
• doubt
• unbelief
• disbelief
• unfaith
• agnosticism
• apostasy
• lapse
• tergiversation
• know-nothingism

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of religion

The religion was founded in the 19th century in Persia, now Iran, and its practicing members represent less than 1 percent of the country’s population. — Sam Corbin, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026

That holds true for praying daily, viewing religion as very important and identifying with a religion. — Hannah Sampson, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026

More than anything, what bothered Swift were claims to certainty, of fervency either in religion or rationality. — Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026

Lula’s victory is just one more example of how race intersects all facets of Brazilian society, including religion. — John Thomas Iii, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2026