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Religion Definition & Meaning

religion
noun
  1. a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny; "he lost his faith but not his morality"
  2. an institution to express belief in a divine power; "he was raised in the Baptist religion"; "a member of his own faith contradicted him"

"Religion" in song lyrics

See how religion is used in real songs:

  • "Wanna recreate another beginnin', makin' moves on religion"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Cheesey Rat, Crunch Lo, Lighter Shade — God Twist
  • "i never needed permission in sayin I don't believe in religion"
    7L & Esoteric f/ Celph Titled — Murder-Death-Kill
  • "Freedom of press, freedom of your own religion"
    Above the Law — Freedom of Speech

Usage tips for "religion"

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Frequently asked questions

What does religion mean?
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny; "he lost his faith but not his morality" an institution to express belief in a divine power; "he was raised in the Baptist religion"; "a member of his own faith contradicted him"
What part of speech is religion?
Religion is a noun.
How many definitions does religion have?
Religion has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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