the belief in the existence of a supernatural ruling power, the creator and controller of the universe
belief in divinity; system of beliefs
Cases of word usage
1) a person converted, especially to a religion or a political view (convert)
2) (an instance of) defecting , e.g. to another political party (or its leader), to another religion etc (defection)
3) a section of a town lived in by underprivileged classes or people who are discriminated against, e.g. because of race or religion (ghetto)
4) (the holding of) a belief contrary to what is generally accepted in religion (heresy)
5) of God or religion (holy)
6) opposed to, showing no interest in, religion (irreligious)
7) based on thought and reasoning; (of poetry) intellectual and psychological, usually about themes such as love, religion and death (metaphysical)
8) a person sent abroad to teach about religion and help the local people (missionary)
9) having, showing, sincere devotion to religion (pious)
10) to give a talk (in church) about religion or morals; to give (moral advice) (to a person) (preach)