religion
/ɹɪˈlɪd͡ʒ.ən/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1
Belief in a spiritual or metaphysical reality (often including at least one deity), accompanied by practices or rituals pertaining to the belief.
2
A particular system of such belief, and the rituals and practices proper to it.
3
The way of life committed to by monks and nuns.
4
Rituals and actions associated with religious beliefs, but considered apart from them.
5
Any practice to which someone or some group is seriously devoted.
6
Faithfulness to a given principle; conscientiousness.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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