re·li·gion 
/rɪˈlɪʤən/ noun
plural re·li·gions /rɪˈlɪʤən/ noun 1 [noncount] : the belief in a god or in a group of gods
▪ Many people turn to religion for comfort in a time of crisis. 2 : an organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to worship a god or a group of gods [count] ▪ There are many religions, such as Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism. ▪ Shinto is a religion that is unique to Japan. ▪ I think that children should be taught about different religions. [=faiths] ▪ It is against my religion [=my beliefs do not allow me] to drink alcohol. [noncount] ▪ They advocated for freedom of religion. [=the right to choose what religion to follow and to worship without interference] ▪ She no longer participates in organized religion. [=a belief system that has large numbers of followers and a set of rules that must be followed] 3 informal : an interest, a belief, or an activity that is very important to a person or group [count] ▪ Hockey is a religion in Canada. ▪ Politics are a religion to him. [noncount] ▪ Where I live, high school football is religion. ▪ Food is religion in this house.
▪ Many people turn to religion for comfort in a time of crisis.
find/get religion
informal + sometimes disapproving 1 : to become religious : to decide to follow a particular religion
▪ Lots of people get religion in prison. ▪ My dad found religion after surviving a car accident. 2 : to stop doing something that others think is wrong and begin to do something others think is good or correct
▪ Automakers have found religion, finally bringing more hybrid vehicles to market. ▪ The mayor got religion on public transit and is now pushing plans to build a new subway.
▪ Lots of people get religion in prison. ▪ My dad found religion after surviving a car accident.
▪ Automakers have found religion, finally bringing more hybrid vehicles to market. ▪ The mayor got religion on public transit and is now pushing plans to build a new subway.
