Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

religion

[ri-lij-uhn] / rɪˈlɪdʒ ən /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“In the absence of ethnicity, religion or political ideologies, social networks can divide, and new group boundaries can emerge, leading to collective violence,” the authors write.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

“But as I got older and was actually able to learn what the religion was preaching, I made my own decision that I agree with a lot of it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

“It was Karan Aujla. From there, on his own, he started learning about other Punjabi artists and it brought him closer to his religion as well. He is now going to a Dosanjh concern.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Market structure is one of several features of religion that resist easy explanation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

The painting, then, is testimony to the artist’s faith, for he was a Catholic living in Protestant Holland, where his religion was officially banned, although worship in private houses was tolerated.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson




Vocabulary lists containing religion