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Pronunciation / Transliteration: ʁeˈliːɡi̯oːn
"Religion ist ein wichtiger Teil des Lebens vieler Menschen."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A system of faith and worship, often involving a code of ethics and a philosophy of life.
"Many people find comfort and community in their religion." - 2
A particular system of beliefs regarding the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, often involving a supernatural being.
"Buddhism is a religion that emphasizes personal spiritual development."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'religio', meaning respect for what is sacred, obligation, or reverence, which likely traces back to 'religare' (to bind fast). During the Middle English period, it entered the language via Old French to denote monastic life and pious devotion, eventually expanding to encompass systems of faith and worship.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Religion" is said worldwide
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Religion
Transliteration: ʁe.li.ʒjɔ̃
"La religion joue un rôle important dans la société."
Religion
Transliteration: ʁeˈliːɡi̯oːn
"Religion ist ein wichtiger Teil des Lebens vieler Menschen."
Religione
Transliteration: reliˈdʒone
"La religione può influenzare le decisioni quotidiane."
Religión
Transliteration: reliˈxjon
"La religión puede proporcionar consuelo en tiempos difíciles."
Religião
Transliteration: ʁe.liˈʒɐ̃w
"A religião é uma parte fundamental da cultura."
धर्म
Transliteration: Dharma
"धर्म जीवन का एक महत्वपूर्ण हिस्सा है।"
宗教
Transliteration: zōngjiào
"宗教在许多文化中扮演着重要角色。"
종교
Transliteration: jong-gyo
"종교는 많은 사람들의 삶에 큰 영향을 미칩니다."
宗教
Transliteration: shūkyō
"宗教は多くの文化において重要な役割を果たしています。"
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