Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - religion

n. 1 the belief in a superhuman controlling power, esp. in a personal God or gods entitled to obedience and worship. 2 the expression of this in worship. 3 a particular system of faith and worship. 4 life under monastic vows (the way of religion). 5 a thing that one is devoted to (football is their religion). Phrases and idioms freedom of religion the right to follow whatever religion one chooses. Derivatives religionless adj. Etymology: ME f. AF religiun, OF religion f. L religio -onis obligation, bond, reverence