religion

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BrE /rɪˈlɪdʒən/ AmE /rɪˈlɪdʒən/

noun en → es

1 BELIEF SYSTEM [uncountable] A2

a particular system of faith and worship, especially one with a set of beliefs about God or the supernatural

religión, creencia religiosa

  • the religion of somebody/something

Collocations a major world religion · practice one's religion

  • Islam is the main religion in many countries.

    El Islam es la principal religión en muchos países.

2 ORGANIZATION [countable] B1

an organized group of people who believe in and follow the same religion

iglesia, comunidad religiosa

  • the religion of somebody/something

Collocations a religious organization · join a religion

  • She joined the Catholic Church.

    Ella se unió a la Iglesia Católica.

1 PRACTICE [uncountable] B2

the practice of being religious or following a religion

práctica religiosa, creer en una religión

  • practice one's religion

Collocations religious practices · follow a religion

  • He is very strict in his religious practice.

    Es muy estricto en sus prácticas religiosas.

1 SPIRITUALITY [uncountable] C1

the belief in a spiritual world, especially as expressed through religion or religious practices

espiritualidad, creencia espiritual

  • spirituality of somebody/something

Collocations religious spirituality · express one's spirituality

  • Her art expresses her deep spirituality.

    Su arte expresa su profunda espiritualidad.