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religion

re·li·gion

religion

 
 
pronunciation:
rih lI jn
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part of speech: noun
definition: a set of beliefs that includes a belief about god or gods. Most religions also have beliefs about death and how the universe was made.
He studied religion before becoming a priest.
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Religion comes from a Latin word that means "to bind or tie strongly" or "to place an obligation on."
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feeling religious
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