"religion" Definition

Definitions for the word "religion" from multiple English dictionaries.

1. n.
The outward act or form by which men indicate their recognition of the existence of a god or of gods having power over their destiny, to whom obedience, service, and honor are due; the feeling or expression of human love, fear, or awe of some superhuman and overruling power, whether by profession of belief, by observance of rites and ceremonies, or by the conduct of life; a system of faith and worship; a manifestation of piety; as, ethical religions; monotheistic religions; natural religion; revealed religion; the religion of the Jews; the religion of idol worshipers.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. n.
Specifically, conformity in faith and life to the precepts inculcated in the Bible, respecting the conduct of life and duty toward God and man; the Christian faith and practice.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. n.
A monastic or religious order subject to a regulated mode of life; the religious state; as, to enter religion.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. n.
Strictness of fidelity in conforming to any practice, as if it were an enjoined rule of conduct.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. n.
1 belief in a superhuman controlling power, esp. In a personal god or gods entitled to obedience and worship. 2 expression of this in worship. 3 particular system of faith and worship. 4 life under monastic vows. 5 thing that one is devoted to. [latin religio bond]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884

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