Definitions for religion

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religion re·li·gion

Spelling: [ri-lij-uh n]

IPA: /rɪˈlɪdʒ ən/

Religion is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 232 anagrams from letters in religion (egiilnor).

Definitions for religion

noun

1. 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.
2. a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects:
3. the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices:
4. the life or state of a monk, nun, etc.:
5. the practice of religious beliefs; ritual observance of faith.
6. something one believes in and follows devotedly; a point or matter of ethics or conscience:
7. religions, Archaic. religious rites:
8. Archaic. strict faithfulness; devotion:

Idioms

1. get religion, Informal. to acquire a deep conviction of the validity of religious beliefs and practices. to resolve to mend one's errant ways:

Origin of religion

1150-1200; Middle English religioun (Old French religion) Latin religiōn- (stem of religiō) conscientiousness, piety, equivalent to relig(āre) to tie, fasten (re- re- +

Examples for religion

The influences of religion have been multiplied and strengthened.

In the end, the line between magic and religion may be something of an artificial one.

I wish it were possible to speak of God without the implication of dealing with religion.

Aspasia remained in Athens, triumphant over the laws of religion and morality.

And yes, our values include tolerance of those who wish to make fun of religion.

The Communist Party of China gets a bad rap for cracking down on religion.

The minute you touch on religion, as commonly understood, you reach the sectarian.

There is a moral, and a religion too, even in the silent walls.

It needs to be said: bigotry in the name of religion is still bigotry; child abuse wrapped in a Bible verse is still child abuse.

The religion shaped all facets of life: art, medicine, literature, and even dynastic politics.