RELIGION
/ɹɪˈlɪdʒən/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of RELIGION
Belief in a spiritual or metaphysical reality (often including at least one deity), accompanied by practices or rituals pertaining to the belief.
"My brother tends to value religion, but my sister not as much."
A particular system of such belief, and the rituals and practices proper to it.
"Eckankar is a new religion but Zoroastrianism is an old religion."
The way of life committed to by monks and nuns.
"The monk entered religion when he was 20 years of age."
Engage in religious practice.
Indoctrinate into a specific religion.
To make sacred or symbolic; sanctify.
Examples of RELIGION in a Sentence
- "My brother tends to value religion, but my sister not as much."
- "Eckankar is a new religion but Zoroastrianism is an old religion."
- "The monk entered religion when he was 20 years of age."
Word Details
Is RELIGION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RELIGION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: RELIGION uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for RELIGION
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | l | i | g | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RELIGION
100 words from the letters in RELIGION
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How to Use RELIGION in Word Games
RELIGION is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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