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    Religion (en. Religion)

    /ʁelid͡ʒjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Belief and worship of one or more gods.
    Christianity is one of the most widespread religions in the world.
    La religion chrétienne est l'une des plus répandues au monde.
    System of ideas and rituals associated with spirituality.
    He studied religion to better understand diverse cultures.
    Il a étudié la religion pour mieux comprendre les cultures diverses.
    Set of practices and rites associated with spiritual beliefs.
    Religion plays an important role in the lives of many people.
    La religion joue un rôle important dans la vie de nombreuses personnes.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'religio', which means 'reliance' or 'obligation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    state religion
    Religion officially recognized by a government.
    religion d'État
    freedom of religion
    Right to practice the religion of one's choice.
    liberté de religion
    religious conflict
    Conflict caused by differences in religious beliefs.
    conflit religieux

    Related Words

    belief
    Certainty or conviction regarded as true.
    croyance
    spirituality
    Immaterial aspect of existence, often linked to religion.
    spiritualité
    ritual
    Action or series of ritualized actions, often related to religion.
    rituel

    Slang Meanings

    An exaggerated religious practice.
    He became so strict about his religion that he is jokingly called a 'religionist'.
    Il est devenu tellement strict sur sa religion qu'on l'appelle 'religionniste' par plaisanterie.
    Excessive devotion or fanaticism.
    His attitude has become so sectarian that some say he is 'extremely religious'.
    Son attitude est devenue tellement sectaire que certains disent qu'il est 'religieux à l'extrême'.