religion religion /riːˈlɪdʒən/

noun

1. () A strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny  ( religious belief , faith , religion )
   a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
    He lost his faith but not his morality
   he lost his faith but not his morality
   
2. () An institution to express belief in a divine power  ( organized religion , organised religion [British] , faith , religion )
   an institution to express belief in a divine power
    He was raised in the Baptist religion
   he was raised in the Baptist religion
    A member of his own faith contradicted him
   a member of his own faith contradicted him