religion

B1
Pronunciation
/ɹɪˈlɪdʒən/
/ɹɪˈlɪdʒən/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

Belief in a spiritual or metaphysical reality (often including at least one deity), accompanied by practices or rituals pertaining to the belief.

Synonyms
faith
Example Sentences
  • My brother tends to value religion, but my sister not as much.
2 Definition

A particular system of such belief, and the rituals and practices proper to it.

Synonyms
faith
Example Sentences
  • Eckankar is a new religion but Zoroastrianism is an old religion.
3 Definition

The way of life committed to by monks and nuns.

Example Sentences
  • The monk entered religion when he was 20 years of age.
4 Definition

Rituals and actions associated with religious beliefs, but considered apart from them.

Synonyms
superstition
Example Sentences
  • I think some Christians would love Jesus more if they weren't so stuck in religion.
5 Definition

Any practice to which someone or some group is seriously devoted.

Example Sentences
  • At this point, Star Trek has really become a religion.
6 Definition

Faithfulness to a given principle; conscientiousness.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Engage in religious practice.

2 Definition

Indoctrinate into a specific religion.

3 Definition

To make sacred or symbolic; sanctify.