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religion
[ri-lij-uhn]
noun
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.
a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects.
the Christian religion;
the Buddhist religion.
the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices.
a world council of religions.
the life or state of a monk, nun, etc..
to enter religion.
the practice of religious beliefs; ritual observance of faith.
something one believes in and follows devotedly; a point or matter of ethics or conscience.
to make a religion of fighting prejudice.
Archaic.religions, religious rites.
painted priests performing religions deep into the night.
Archaic.strict faithfulness; devotion.
a religion to one's vow.
religion
/ ɪˈɪə /
noun
belief in, worship of, or obedience to a supernatural power or powers considered to be divine or to have control of human destiny
any formal or institutionalized expression of such belief
the Christian religion
the attitude and feeling of one who believes in a transcendent controlling power or powers
RC Church the way of life determined by the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience entered upon by monks, friars, and nuns
to enter religion
something of overwhelming importance to a person
football is his religion
archaic
the practice of sacred ritual observances
sacred rites and ceremonies
Other 51Թ Forms
- religionless adjective
- antireligion adjective
- nonreligion noun
- subreligion noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of religion1
Idioms and Phrases
get religion,
to acquire a deep conviction of the validity of religious beliefs and practices.
to resolve to mend one's errant ways.
The company got religion and stopped making dangerous products.
Example Sentences
The document said Islam was the religion of the president, as the previous constitution did, and Islamic jurisprudence was "the main source of legislation", rather than "a main source".
This sets the scene for a new reality which — given what we know about clashes around current cultural issues like religion, gender, and climate — will certainly be met with huge skepticism by many in society.
It said recruitment should be "solely on the basis of merit" and provide "equality of opportunity to all candidates", irrespective of protected characteristics including gender, religion and "political opinion".
Other filters include education level, religion, and checking whether potential matches smoke, drink or take drugs.
Even in the 2020s, marked by a decline in the United States’ Christian population, as well as similar dips in the United Kingdom and Europe, horror still equates “religion” with “Christianity.”
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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