religion (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /rɪˈlɪdʒən/
Definition
A particular system of faith and worship, often involving a set of beliefs about God or gods and the purpose of life.
Examples
The study of world religions can be fascinating.
He decided to convert to a new religion.
Many societies have a strong sense of religious tradition.
How to Use religion
- religion of (prepositional phrase)
- Specifies the particular religion. — "He was born into the Christian religion of his parents."
- religion and (collocation)
- Often paired with related concepts like 'state', 'politics', or 'morality'. — "The separation of religion and state is a key principle in many countries."
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