get religion

get re·li·gion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [get ri-lij-uh n]
- /gɛt rɪˈlɪdʒ ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [get ri-lij-uh n]
- /gɛt rɪˈlɪdʒ ən/

Definitions of get religion words

noun get religion a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs. 1
noun get religion a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects: the Christian religion; the Buddhist religion. 1
noun get religion the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices: a world council of religions. 1
noun get religion the life or state of a monk, nun, etc.: to enter religion. 1
noun get religion the practice of religious beliefs; ritual observance of faith. 1
noun get religion something one believes in and follows devotedly; a point or matter of ethics or conscience: to make a religion of fighting prejudice. 1

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Origin of get religion

First appearance:

before 1150

One of the 7% oldest English words

1150-1200; Middle English religioun (< Old French religion) < Latin religiōn- (stem of religiō) conscientiousness, piety, equivalent to relig(āre) to tie, fasten (re- re- + ligāre to bind, tie; cf. ligament) + -iōn- -ion; cf. rely

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get religion popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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