religion
noun
1. a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
Similar word(s): faith
Definition categories: thought, belief
2. an institution to express belief in a divine power
- he was raised in the Baptist religion
Similar word(s): faith
Definition categories: group, establishment, institution
Sentences with religion as a noun:
- My brother tends to value religion, but my sister not as much.
- Islam is a major religion in parts of Asia and Africa.
- Eckankar is a new religion but Zoroastrianism is an old religion.
- The monk entered religion when he was 20 years of age.
- At this point, Star Trek has really become a religion.
verb
1. Engage in religious practice.
2. Indoctrinate into a specific religion.
3. To make sacred or symbolic; sanctify.