releegion
Scots
editEtymology
editInherited from Middle English religioun; see it for more.
Noun
editreleegion (plural releegions)
- A system of beliefs, including belief in the existence of at least one of the following: a human soul or spirit, a deity or higher being, or self after the death of one’s body.
- A number of customs and rituals associated with such beliefs.
- Anything that involves the association of people in a manner resembling a religious institution or cult.
- Any system or institution which one engages with in order to foster a sense of meaning or relevance in relation to something greater than oneself.