The Open Dictionary

religion

noun

UK/rɪˈlɪdʒ.ᵊn/
US/rɪˈlɪdʒ.ᵊn/

Definitions of religion noun

  1. B1CountableUncountable

    A system of faith and worship centered around a belief in a god or gods.

    • Christianity is one of the world's major religions.

    • Many individuals find meaning and direction in life through religion.

    • In some societies, religion plays a significant role in culture and traditions.

  2. Countableinformal

    An activity that someone is extremely passionate about and practices regularly.

    • For him, gardening is practically a religion; he spends hours in the garden every day.

    • For some, collecting antiques is a religion, and they are completely devoted to it.

    • For her, yoga is a religion, and she practices it daily without fail.

Idioms

  • get religion

    to become very devout or committed to a religion.

    • He got religion after he experienced a serious health crisis.