Word
Religion
How many syllables?
3 Syllables
How it's divided?
re-li-gion
Definition
- n. - The outward act or form by which men indicate their
recognition of the existence of a god or of gods having power over
their destiny, to whom obedience, service, and honor are due; the
feeling or expression of human love, fear, or awe of some superhuman
and overruling power, whether by profession of belief, by observance of
rites and ceremonies, or by the conduct of life; a system of faith and
worship; a manifestation of piety; as, ethical religions; monotheistic
religions; natural religion; revealed religion; the religion of the
Jews; the religion of idol worshipers.
- n. - Specifically, conformity in faith and life to the
precepts inculcated in the Bible, respecting the conduct of life and
duty toward God and man; the Christian faith and practice.
- n. - A monastic or religious order subject to a regulated mode
of life; the religious state; as, to enter religion.
- n. - Strictness of fidelity in conforming to any practice, as
if it were an enjoined rule of conduct.
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