Religion

/rɪˈlɪdʒ.ən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A system of beliefs, practices, and values often centered around spiritual or supernatural elements, typically involving a community of believers.

Many people find comfort and community in their religion.

A specific faith, system worship, or practice often identified with particular beliefs about the nature of the universe and the existence of deities.

Christianity is one of the largest religions in the world.

A cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith.

For him, environmentalism was more than a cause; it was his religion.

Middle English, from Old French 'religion', from Latin 'religio', meaning 'obligation, reverence, or worship'.

freedom of religion

The right to practice any religion or no religion at all.

organized religion

A structured system of beliefs and practices shared by a group of people.

religious belief

A belief that is held as part of a religious doctrine or dogma.

spirituality

The quality of being concerned with the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things.

theology

The study of the nature of God and religious belief.

The serious devotion to a cause or belief.

For him, his career is like a religion; he invests all his time and energy into it.

Used humorously to describe an obsession with something.

For some people, social media can be a religion.