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religion Synonyms

Another word for religion

Choosing another word for religion depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods.

Usage Example

"The university course explores the history of science and faith across different civilizations."

Strongest
faith
Strong
spirituality
piety
worship
Weak
theology

• noun (Context 2)

A particular system of faith and worship, characterized by shared beliefs, practices, and moral codes.

Usage Example

"Buddhism and Christianity are among the major religions practiced around the world."

Strong
creed
denomination
sect
church
Weak
persuasion

• noun (Context 3)

A pursuit or interest to which someone ascribes supreme importance and intense devotion.

Usage Example

"In many coastal towns, surfing is treated almost like a passion by the local community."

Strong
passion
obsession
way of life
Weak
fixation

Opposites of religion

The opposite of religion shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

irreligion
atheism
indifference
unbelief
apathy
agnosticism
See all opposites of religion

• Nearby Words

relievedly
reliever
relight
religion
religionless
religiosity
religious

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Religion. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/religion
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