What is the meaning of religion?

noun

  • A strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny.
    • usage: "he lost his faith but not his morality"
  • An institution to express belief in a divine power.
    • usage: "he was raised in the Baptist religion"; "a member of his own faith contradicted him"
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