The religion
Example: Many people follow the religion they were born into.
Definition
"The religion" refers to an organized system of beliefs, practices, and moral codes centered around the worship of a higher power or deity, often involving rituals, sacred texts, and community gatherings that guide the spiritual and ethical lives of its followers.
Etymology
The phrase "the religion" comes from the Latin word 'religio,' which means 'reverence' or 'piety.' Did you know? The term originally described a careful observance of ritual obligations rather than a belief system as understood today.
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"The religion" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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