- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word History, Word Explorer
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noun |
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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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faith |
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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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holy, moral |
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similar to religion |
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belief |
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some actions associated with religion |
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believe, pray, worship |
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some actions of religions |
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reform |
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some broader categories that include religion |
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belief, culture |
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some people associated with religions |
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minister, pilgrim, priest |
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some places associated with religions |
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church |
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some things conventionally associated with religion |
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candle, ceremony, gods, hell, service |
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some ways of describing religions |
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holy, moral, supreme |