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feminine

/reliˈxjon/

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Translation

religion

Word origin

From Latin religio, religionis ('reverence for the gods, obligation'). Its further origin is debated within antiquity, but the medieval transmission is settled. It means 'religion'.

Origin: Latin
Root: religio
English cognates: religion, religious

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Pluralreligiones

Examples

My grandmother talks a lot about religion.

Religion is important in his family.

I do not know that man's religion.

We study the religion of that country.

Every person has their own religion.

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This word is part of lesson 47.