Religion (en. Religion)

/re-li-'ɣjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

System of beliefs that unites a group of people.

The Catholic religion has millions of followers worldwide.

La religión católica tiene millones de seguidores en todo el mundo.

Set of dogmas, cults, and moral rules of a spiritual community.

Hindu religion has a rich tradition of festivals and rituals.

La religión hindú tiene una rica tradición de festivales y rituales.

Practice and life of those who profess a faith.

Religion can be a refuge for many people seeking spiritual guidance.

La religión puede ser un refugio para muchas personas buscando guía espiritual.

From Latin 'religio', which means 'bond' or 'obligation'.

organized religion

Formal system of beliefs and practices promoted by an authority.

religión organizada

practice a religion

Actively participating in the rituals and beliefs of a faith.

practicar una religión

religion of the heart

Spiritual beliefs that do not adhere to a formal system.

religión del corazón

religious

Person who professes or practices a religion.

religioso

sacred

One that has a deep spiritual connection or meaning.

sagrado

belief

Conviction or acceptance that something is true.

creencia

To have blind faith

Many say that following a religion is having blind faith.

Muchos dicen que seguir una religión es tener fe ciega.

To be a fanatic

Some see him as a fanatic of his religion.

Algunos lo ven como un fanático de su religión.