religion
religion Lexical Profile
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• noun
The belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods.
"The university course explores the history of science and religion across different civilizations."
A particular system of faith and worship, characterized by shared beliefs, practices, and moral codes.
"Buddhism and Christianity are among the major religions practiced around the world."
A pursuit or interest to which someone ascribes supreme importance and intense devotion.
"In many coastal towns, surfing is treated almost like a religion by the local community."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Old French religion, from Latin religio ('conscientiousness, reverence, obligation'), traditionally linked either to religare ('to bind fast') or relegere ('to read over again, go through carefully').