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   Re·li·gion

   /rəˈlij(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the belief in and worship of a superhuman power or powers, especially a God or gods: "ideas about the relationship between science and religion"
   • ▪ a particular system of faith and worship: "the world's great religions"
   • ▪ a pursuit or interest to which someone ascribes supreme importance: "consumerism is the new religion"

   Word Origin Middle English (originally in the sense ‘life under monastic vows’): from Old French, or from Latin religio(n-) ‘obligation, bond, reverence’, perhaps based on Latin religare ‘to bind’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. religionless adjective

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2. www.dictionary.com › browse › religionRELIGION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   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.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRELIGION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   RELIGION definition: 1. the belief in and worship of a god or gods, or any such system of belief and worship: 2. an…. Learn more.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Definition_of_religionDefinition of religion - Wikipedia

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   The definition of religion is a controversial and complicated subject in religious studies with scholars failing to agree on any one definition. Oxford Dictionaries defines religion as the belief in and/or worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods.

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   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.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishreligion noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [countable] one of the systems of faith that are based on the belief in the existence of a particular god or gods, or in the teachings of a spiritual leader. the Jewish religion. Christianity, Islam and other world religions. The law states that everyone has the right to practise their own religion. Collocations Religion. Extra Examples.

7. www.britannica.com › dictionary › religionReligion Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   RELIGION meaning: 1 : the belief in a god or in a group of gods; 2 : an organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to worship a god or a group of gods.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRELIGION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · 1. uncountable noun. Religion is belief in a god or gods and the activities that are connected with this belief, such as praying or worshipping in a building such as a church or temple . ...his understanding of Indian philosophy and religion. Do avoid potentially contentious subjects such as religion, sex or politics.