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belief

belief

Meaning of belief

faith idea

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EN-UK/ə bɪˈliːf/
EN-US/ə bɪˈliːf/
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belief with Russian translation

belief usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Во многих деревнях существует верование, что новолуние приносит удачу .

In many villages, a belief that the new moon brings luck .

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Её вера в то, что урожай нужно ежегодно благословлять, сохраняет единство всей общины.

Her belief that the harvest must be blessed each year keeps the whole community together.

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belief 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.

beliefверование
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

belief synonyms

Related words worth learning together

faith
Often religious or strong trust in someone/something without proof.
conviction
A strong, firmly held belief or certainty about something.
opinion
A personal judgment or view, not necessarily factual or religious.
religion
An organized system of beliefs, practices and often institutions.
creed
A formal statement or set of beliefs, often religious or ideological.
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Often religious or strong trust in someone/something without proof.

A1Very Often

She has great faith in her community.

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conviction

A strong, firmly held belief or certainty about something.

B1Often

Her conviction that people deserve respect is clear.

🇬🇧en

A personal judgment or view, not necessarily factual or religious.

A1Very Often

In my opinion, we should wait.

🇬🇧en

An organized system of beliefs, practices and often institutions.

A1Very Often

Religion plays a big role in many people's lives.

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creed

A formal statement or set of beliefs, often religious or ideological.

B2Often

They follow the creed of their tradition.

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doctrine

A taught principle or body of teachings from an institution or school of thought.

B2Often

The doctrine of the church influences its members.

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tenet

One of the core principles or beliefs within a system or theory.

B2Often

A key tenet of her philosophy is empathy.

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ideology

A systematic set of ideas, often political or social, shaping beliefs and actions.

B2Often

Their ideology guides public policy decisions.

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worldview

A comprehensive perspective or set of beliefs about the world and life.

B2Often

Her worldview shapes how she approaches work and family.

S
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superstition

A belief in supernatural causation or practices considered irrational or unfounded.

B1Often

Many old superstitions are still observed in rural areas.

D
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dogma

An authoritative principle or set of principles held as unquestionably true.

B2Often

Critics reject the dogma as outdated.

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How to pronounce belief and what this word means

belief means belief. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce belief

/ə bɪˈliːf/

belief translation

belief

belief examples

In many villages, a belief that the new moon brings luck .

belief transcription

/ə bɪˈliːf/, /ə bɪˈliːf/

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belief meaning: what does it mean?

faith idea

belief pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

belief is pronounced as /ə bɪˈliːf/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

belief definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

In many villages, a belief that the new moon brings luck . Translation: Во многих деревнях существует верование, что новолуние приносит удачу .

Is belief part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

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

Is belief part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, belief 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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