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

In the Dreamtime, the Waugyl (Rainbow Serpent) moved across the earth, carving out rivers and mountains—not a god, just how our culture explains creation, without religion as it’s commonly understood. — Liam Freeman, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026

Both those living and deceased are represented by the silent rows of white crosses marking the final resting place of men and women of all services, all ranks, all races and all religions. — Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

The couple is open to devoting future seasons to different religions outside Christianity. — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 11 Nov. 2026

Although formally known in Puerto Rico as El Día de Acción de Gracias, in true Boricua fashion, Thanksgiving is often referred to as Sanguiving, a play on words that gestures to the Roman Catholicism that remains the region’s predominant religion. — Von Diaz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Nov. 2026