<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.</li><li>a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects: the Christian religion; the Buddhist religion.</li><li>the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices: a world council of religions.</li><li>the life or state of a monk, nun, etc.: to enter religion.</li><li>the practice of religious beliefs; ritual observance of faith.</li><li>something one believes in and follows devotedly; a point or matter of ethics or conscience: to make a religion of fighting prejudice.</li><li>religions, Archaic: religious rites: painted priests performing religions deep into the night.</li><li>Archaic: strict faithfulness; devotion: a religion to one's vow.</li></ul>