religion

/ri'lidʤn/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A system of faith and worship: An organized collection of beliefs, cultural systems, and worldviews that relate humanity to an order of existence, often involving a divine power or powers.
    • A personal or institutionalized set of attitudes and practices: The service and worship of God or the supernatural; commitment or devotion to religious faith or observance.
    • A cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith: Something one is deeply committed to or fervently believes in, often compared to religious devotion.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism are major world religions.
    • She studies the history of religion.
    • For him, football is more than a game; it's a religion.
Advanced Usage
  • "Freedom of religion": The right to practice any religion one chooses, or to practice no religion.
    • The constitution guarantees freedom of religion.
  • "Get religion" (idiomatic): To become religious or deeply committed to a cause.
    • After his health scare, he really got religion about eating well.
Variants and Related Words
  • Religious (adj): Relating to or believing in a religion.
    • She is a very religious person.
  • Religiosity (n): The quality of being religious; piety.
    • His religiosity was evident in his daily prayers.
Synonyms
  • Faith: Strong belief in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual conviction.
  • Creed: A system of religious belief; a formal statement of Christian beliefs.
  • Denomination: A recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church.
Related Phrases
  • Organized religion: A religion that has a structured system of doctrines and administration.
    • He is critical of the rules imposed by organized religion.
  • State religion: A religious body or creed officially endorsed by the state.
    • The country does not have a state religion.
Related Idioms
  • "Religion of one's choice": The religion a person freely decides to follow.
    • Everyone should be free to practice the religion of their choice.
  • "Make a religion of something": To be extremely devoted or regular in doing something.
    • He makes a religion of his morning run.
Noun
  1. an institution to express belief in a divine power
    • he was raised in the Baptist religion
    • a member of his own faith contradicted him
  2. a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
    • he lost his faith but not his morality

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