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religion

Meaning in simple English

US /rɪˈlɪdʒən/

religion means: Belief in a god, gods, or a spiritual reality, often expressed through prayer and other practices.

noun

SPIRITUAL BELIEFB1

Belief in a god, gods, or a spiritual reality, often expressed through prayer and other practices.

  • Religion matters deeply to her.
  • They discussed the relationship between religion and science.
  • He found comfort in religion after his mother's death.

Similar words: faith

Common phrases: belief in religion, organized religion, religion and science, study of religion

PARTICULAR FAITHB1

A particular set of beliefs about gods or spiritual life, together with its practices.

  • What religion does he follow?
  • They belong to different religions.
  • Her religion teaches kindness to all living things.

Similar words: faith, belief system

Common phrases: different religion, follow a religion, world religion, practise a religion

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