Religion meaning

What does “religion” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“religion” is a noun with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny.

religion

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
“he lost his faith but not his morality”
Synonymsfaith religious belief
an institution to express belief in a divine power
“he was raised in the Baptist religion”
“a member of his own faith contradicted him”
Synonymsfaith organized religion

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University