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 addition to its philosophical message, the collection features moving personal accounts of camaraderie, faith and religion, loss, and hope. — Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026

The same principle applies to debates about religion, economics and virtually any subject capable of provoking strong emotions. — Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

Communism was, of course, a quasi-religion in its own right, and Seghers saw the need for saviors and martyrs. — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Sons of the Apocalypse Deep Com Roots Former Jehovah’s Witness Becky leaves her closed religious community and travels from Spain to New York after falling for an outsider to her religion. — Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026