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    Religión (en. Religion)

    /re-li-'xjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    System of beliefs that connects humans with the sacred.
    Religion can provide comfort in times of crisis.
    La religión puede ofrecer consuelo en momentos de crisis.
    Set of practices and norms followed by adherents of a faith.
    Rituals are an important part of many religions.
    Los rituales son una parte importante de muchas religiones.
    Social institution that organizes and regulates religious practices.
    The Catholic religion has a great influence on the culture of many countries.
    La religión católica tiene una gran influencia en la cultura de muchos países.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'religio', which relates to the idea of 'to bind' or 'to tie'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    religion and morality
    Relationship between religious practice and ethics.
    religión y moral
    to be of a religion
    To have a specific faith or belief.
    ser de religión
    official religion
    Religion recognized and supported by the state.
    religión oficial

    Related Words

    cult
    Practice of reverence towards a deity or group of beliefs.
    culto
    theology
    Study of the nature of the sacred and of God.
    teología
    ritual
    Set of practices and ceremonies related to religion.
    ritual

    Slang Meanings

    To be very involved in religion.
    She is very religious; she always goes to church on Sundays.
    Ella es muy religiosa, siempre va a la iglesia los domingos.
    To use religion as an excuse for extreme behaviors.
    You shouldn't use your religion as a justification for your intolerance.
    No deberías usar tu religión como justificación para tu intolerancia.