la
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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