re·li·gion (r?-l?j??n)n.1. a. The belief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers, regarded as creating and governing the universe: respect for religion.b. A particular variety of such belief, especially when organized into a system of doctrine and practice: the world’s many religions.c. A set of beliefs, values, and practices based on the teachings of a spiritual leader.2. The life or condition of a person in a religious order: a widow who went into religion and became a nun.3. A cause, principle, or activity pursued with zeal or conscientious devotion: a person for whom art became a religion.Idiom: get religion Informal 1. To become religious or devout.2. To resolve to end one’s immoral behavior.[Middle English religioun, from Old French religion, from Latin religi?, religi?n-, perhaps from relig?re, to tie fast; see rely.]American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.religion (r??l?d??n) n1. belief in, worship of, or obedience to a supernatural power or powers considered to be divine or to have control of human destiny2. any formal or institutionalized expression of such belief: the Christian religion. 3. the attitude and feeling of one who believes in a transcendent controlling power or powers4. (Roman Catholic Church) chiefly RC Church the way of life determined by the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience entered upon by monks, friars, and nuns: to enter religion. 5. something of overwhelming importance to a person: football is his religion. 6. archaic a. the practice of sacred ritual observancesb. sacred rites and ceremonies[C12: via Old French from Latin religi? fear of the supernatural, piety, probably from relig?re to tie up, from re- + lig?re to bind]Collins English Dictionary ? Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014re?li?gion (r??l?d? ?n) n. 1. a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, esp. when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usu. involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code for the conduct of human affairs. 2. a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects: the Christian religion. 3. the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices: a world council of religions. 4. the life or state of a monk, nun, etc.: to enter religion. 5. the practice of religious beliefs; ritual observance of faith. 6. something a person believes in and follows devotedly. 7. Archaic. strict faithfulness; devotion. Idioms: get religion, a. to become religious; acquire religious convictions. b. to resolve to mend one’s errant ways. [1150?1200; religioun