a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, esp. when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.

a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects

the Christian religion; the Buddhist religion.

the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices

a world council of religions.

the life or state of a monk, nun, etc.

to enter religion.

the practice of religious beliefs; ritual observance of faith.

something one believes in and follows devotedly; a point or matter of ethics or conscience

to make a religion of fighting prejudice.

religions, Archaic . religious rites.

Archaic . strict faithfulness; devotion

a religion to one's vow.

get religion

Informal .

to acquire a deep conviction of the validity of religious beliefs and practices.

to resolve to mend one's errant ways

The company got religion and stopped making dangerous products.

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agnosticism , atheism , disbelief

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church , communion , creed , cult , denomination , devotion , doctrine , higher power , morality , myth , mythology , observance , orthodoxy , pietism , piety , prayer , preference , religiosity , rites , ritual , sacrifice , sanctification , sect , spirituality , spiritual-mindedness , standards , superstition , theology , veneration , confession , faith , persuasion , affiliation , belief , catechism , clericalism , devoutness , dogma , domination , gospel , hierology , islam , orthopraxy , sanctity