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- [ri-lij-uh n]
- /rɪˈlɪdʒ ən/
- /rɪˈlɪdʒən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-lij-uh n]
- /rɪˈlɪdʒ ən/
Definitions of religion word
- noun religion a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs. 1
- noun religion a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects: the Christian religion; the Buddhist religion. 1
- noun religion the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices: a world council of religions. 1
- noun religion the life or state of a monk, nun, etc.: to enter religion. 1
- noun religion the practice of religious beliefs; ritual observance of faith. 1
- noun religion something one believes in and follows devotedly; a point or matter of ethics or conscience: to make a religion of fighting prejudice. 1
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Origin of religion
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
1150-1200; Middle English religioun (< Old French religion) < Latin religiōn- (stem of religiō) conscientiousness, piety, equivalent to relig(āre) to tie, fasten (re- re- + ligāre to bind, tie; cf. ligament) + -iōn- -ion; cf. rely
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Parts of speech for Religion
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religion popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for religion
noun religion
- church — A church is a building in which Christians worship. You usually refer to this place as church when you are talking about the time that people spend there.
- communion — Communion with nature or with a person is the feeling that you are sharing thoughts or feelings with them.
- creed — A creed is a set of beliefs, principles, or opinions that strongly influence the way people live or work.
- cult — A cult is a fairly small religious group, especially one which is considered strange.
- culti — a cult.
Antonyms for religion
noun religion
- atheism — Atheism is the belief that there is no God. Compare agnosticism.
- blasphemy — You can describe something that shows disrespect for God or a religion as blasphemy.
- freethinking — a person who forms opinions on the basis of reason, independent of authority or tradition, especially a person whose religious opinions differ from established belief.
- iconoclasm — the action or spirit of iconoclasts.
- irreligion — lack of religion.
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