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Synonyms & Antonyms of religion
1
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 for religion
- credo,
- creed,
- cult,
- faith,
- persuasion
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2
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
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