religion

noun
UK: /rɪˈlɪdʒən/
US: /rɪˈlɪdʒən/

  1. The belief in and worship of a god or gods.

    1. His religion is very important to him. [ ] [ ]
    2. The role of religion is changing in modern society according to some sources. [ ] [ ]

  2. A particular system of faith and worship.

    1. Christianity is a major world religion. [ ] [ ]
    2. She converted to another religion after years of contemplation and personal searching. [ ] [ ]

  3. Something that a person believes in or values very much.

    1. Gardening is her religion, she loves it. [ ] [ ]
    2. For him, football was more than a game it became a religion that consumed his life. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

cult faith belief creed doctrine sect denomination

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "religion" in English means: The belief in and worship of a god or gods., A particular system of faith and worship., Something that a person believes in or values very much..

The phonetic transcription of "religion" is /rɪˈlɪdʒən/ in British English and /rɪˈlɪdʒən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "religion": cult, faith, belief, creed, doctrine, sect, denomination.

Example usage of "religion": "His religion is very important to him.". More examples on the page.