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Learn the meaning of religion as a noun, with synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases. See also the kids definition and translations of religion in other languages.
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.
Definition of religion noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
What does the noun religion mean? There are 14 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun religion, seven of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. religion has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. Christianity (Middle English) religion (Middle English) See meaning & use.
A religion is a unified system of beliefs and practices relative to sacred things, that is to say, things set apart and forbidden—beliefs and practices which unite into one single moral community called a Church, all those who adhere to them. (Émile Durkheim)
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.
