religion

[US]/rɪˈlɪdʒən/
[UK]/rɪˈlɪdʒən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.faith in a higher power;belief system and worship practices

Phrases & Collocations

freedom of religion

christian religion

primitive religion

organized religion

philosophy of religion

Example Sentences

the replacement of religion by poetry.

There is no odour of religion about the book.

conflict between religion and science

Tennis is a religion with John.

There are many religions in the world.

the indigenous polytheistic religion of Japan

These people are predominantly Russian Orthodox by religion.

A fusion of religion and politics emerged.

children should be taught religion in schools.

religion plays a vital role in society.

Religion is often made the covert of crime.

PROF.: Not religion, but irreligion or anti-religion.

the Wiccan religion; a Wiccan ritual.

Religion is her only resource.

Is religion always a force for good?

People of many religions believe in an afterlife.

He preached toleration for all religions.

to abstract science and religion from their historical context can lead to anachronism.

the sense of community that organized religion can provide.

Real-world Examples

In other words, government won't endorse a specific religion.

Source: CNN Listening November 2013 Collection

That is my religion. I live by that.

Source: 2019 Celebrity High School Graduation Speech

It doesn't matter what nationality, creed, race, religion.

Source: CNN 10 Student English August 2018 Compilation

He thought the Native Indian religions were wrong too.

Source: History of the Founding of the Nation

Now by interfaith we mean, it involved different religions.

Source: CNN Listening January 2013 Collection

Their ancestors brought the religion to the widely Buddhist nation.

Source: VOA Special English: World

Now, some will still argue Islam is a violent religion.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) February 2016 Collection

One involves religion, specifically student aid in schools that teach religion.

Source: CNN 10 Student English October 2021 Collection

Jerusalem is holy to three major religions.

Source: Popular Science Essays

The higher animals have no religion.

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 4

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