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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

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My grandmother talks a lot about religion.

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Religion is important in his family.

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I do not know that man's religion.

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We study the religion of that country.

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Every person has their own religion.

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This word is part of lesson 47.