religion

Universal Words noun 1 [U] the belief in the existence of a god or gods, and the activities that are connected with the worship of them: Is there always a conflict between science and religion? 2 [C] one of the systems of faith that are based on the belief in the existence of a particular god or gods: the Jewish religion * Christianity, Islam and other world religions * The law states that everyone has the right to practise their own religion. 3 [sing.] a particular interest or influence that is very important in your life: For him, football is an absolute religion. IDIOMS get religion (informal, disapproving) to suddenly become interested in religion