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Religion

religion

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Meaning of Religion

belief system

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German[ʁeliˈɡi̯oːn]
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Religion belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Religion synonyms

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What's the difference between Religion / Konfession / Sekte / Kirche / Religionsgemeinschaft / Spiritualität

🇩🇪German
Religion

Refers to personal religiosity, inner piety, or how strongly a person is religious.

B1Often

Die Religiosität vieler Menschen zeigt sich in ihren täglichen Gebeten.

Религиозность многих людей проявляется в их ежедневных молитвах.

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🇩🇪German
Konfession

Usually means a specific Christian denomination or confession; also refers to religious affiliation.

B1Very Often

In dem Dorf leben Menschen verschiedener Konfessionen friedlich zusammen.

В деревне мирно живут люди разных конфессий.

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🇩🇪German
Sekte

Usually means a small religious group, often with a negative connotation; it can imply isolation or deviation from mainstream religion.

B1Often

Die Gruppe wurde von manchen als Sekte bezeichnet.

Эту группу некоторые называли сектой.

🇩🇪German

Can mean the Christian church as an organization, building, or institution; it is not a synonym for religion in general.

B1Very Often

Die Kirche organisiert viele soziale Projekte in der Stadt.

Церковь организует много социальных проектов в городе.

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Religionsgemeinschaft

Emphasizes a religious community, a group of believers united by one faith or practice.

B1Often

Die Religionsgemeinschaft feiert jedes Jahr ein großes Fest.

Религиозная община каждый год празднует большой праздник.

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Spiritualität

Means spirituality, a personal inner search for meaning and connection to something higher; not necessarily tied to organized religion.

B1Often

Für sie ist Spiritualität wichtiger als feste religiöse Regeln.

Для неё духовность важнее строгих религиозных правил.

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How to pronounce Religion and what this word means

Religion translation: религия. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Religion

[ʁeliˈɡi̯oːn]

Religion translation

религия

Religion transcription

[ʁeliˈɡi̯oːn]

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Religion meaning: what does it mean?

Glaubenssystem und religiöse Gemeinschaft

Religion pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Religion is pronounced as [ʁeliˈɡi̯oːn]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is Religion part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, Religion (религия) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Religion part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, Religion (религия) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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