a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.
a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects: the Christian religion; the Buddhist religion.
the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices: a world council of religions.
the life or state of a monk, nun, etc.: to enter religion.
the practice of religious beliefs; ritual observance of faith.
something one believes in and follows devotedly; a point or matter of ethics or conscience: to make a religion of fighting prejudice.
religions,Archaic. religious rites: painted priests performing religions deep into the night.
Archaic. strict faithfulness; devotion: a religion to one's vow.
Idioms for religion
get religion, Informal.
to acquire a deep conviction of the validity of religious beliefs and practices.
to resolve to mend one's errant ways: The company got religion and stopped making dangerous products.
Origin of religion
1150–1200; Middle English religioun (<Old French religion) <Latin religiōn- (stem of religiō) conscientiousness, piety, equivalent to relig(āre) to tie, fasten (re-re- + ligāre to bind, tie; cf. ligament) + -iōn--ion; cf. rely
We will reclaim our history, and our country, for citizens of every race, color, religion and creed.
Election live updates: Trump returns to Wisconsin; Biden to face live audience at town hall|Colby Itkowitz, Felicia Sonmez, John Wagner|September 17, 2020|Washington Post
Connecticut, which requires voters to show up at their polling place on election day unless they’re incapable due to illness, physical disability, or their religion, has extended absentee voting to all eligible residents, for example.
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Democrats are once again doubling down on religion this year.
More And More Americans Aren’t Religious. Why Are Democrats Ignoring These Voters?|Daniel Cox|September 17, 2020|FiveThirtyEight
A deeply controversial film at the time of its release because of its dark and cynical, even sinister view of organized religion, Hunchback is perhaps Disney’s most intense film.
Toward a queer Disney canon|Emily VanDerWerff|September 4, 2020|Vox
A study by Naseem and his colleagues at Blue Veins found the reasons behind child marriage to be a complex milieu of culture, religion and poverty.
The Teenager Breaking Up Child Marriages, Door to Door|Pallabi Munsi|September 2, 2020|Ozy
And yes, our values include tolerance of those who wish to make fun of religion.
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In the end, the line between magic and religion may be something of an artificial one.
Harry Potter and the Torah of Terror|Candida Moss, Joel Baden|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
It needs to be said: bigotry in the name of religion is still bigotry; child abuse wrapped in a Bible verse is still child abuse.
Dear Leelah, We Will Fight On For You: A Letter to a Dead Trans Teen|Parker Molloy|January 1, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The Communist Party of China gets a bad rap for cracking down on religion.
The Buddhist Business of Poaching Animals for Good Karma|Brendon Hong|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The religion shaped all facets of life: art, medicine, literature, and even dynastic politics.
The Buddhist Business of Poaching Animals for Good Karma|Brendon Hong|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Even the religion of this modern century bears the deep impress of the trade-mark, which calendars its financial value.
My Wife and I|Harriet Beecher Stowe
We have said that there is something eternal in religion: it is the cult and the faith.
The Elementary Forms of the Religious Life|Emile Durkheim
It depended on him whether the reproach which lay on his religion should be taken away or should be made permanent.
The History of England from the Accession of James II.|Thomas Babington Macaulay
Religion, say these, was corrupted a little after His death, and remained in that state of corruption about sixteen hundred years.
Letters on England|Voltaire
In the interior of their abode, they occupy themselves with feminine tasks, and fervently perform the rites of their religion.
The Smuggler Chief|Gustave Aimard
British Dictionary definitions for religion
religion
/ (rɪˈlɪdʒən) /
noun
belief in, worship of, or obedience to a supernatural power or powers considered to be divine or to have control of human destiny
any formal or institutionalized expression of such beliefthe Christian religion
the attitude and feeling of one who believes in a transcendent controlling power or powers
mainlyRC Churchthe way of life determined by the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience entered upon by monks, friars, and nunsto enter religion
something of overwhelming importance to a personfootball is his religion
archaic
the practice of sacred ritual observances
sacred rites and ceremonies
Word Origin for religion
C12: via Old French from Latin religiō fear of the supernatural, piety, probably from religāre to tie up, from re- + ligāre to bind