religion
Translation
religion, faith, belief
Examples
Christianity is a major world religion.
Christianity is a major world religion.
He found religion later in life.
He found religion later in life.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) religion (as a countable noun) Buddhism is a major world religion.
((uncountable)) religion (as an uncountable noun) He is a man of no religion.
Similar Words
Synonyms: faith, belief, creed
Etymology
From Latin 'religare' (to bind back), suggesting a bond between humans and the divine.
Memory Tips
Think of 're-' (again) and 'ligament' (which binds). Religion binds people to a common set of beliefs.