θρησκεία — meaning in English

English meaning

• cult noun A group organized around an unconventional set of religious or philosophical beliefs, often isolating members from outside society under a controlling leader.
• religion noun Belief in a god or gods, along with the practices and rituals connected to that belief.

Senses

θρησκεία is used for these senses in English:

• cult (religion) The veneration, devotion, and religious rites given to a deity (especially in a historical polytheistic context), or (in a Christian context) to a saint; a subset of worship.
• religion (uncountable) Belief in a spiritual or metaphysical reality (often including at least one deity), accompanied by practices or rituals pertaining to the belief.

cult — full definition

1. noun A group organized around an unconventional set of religious or philosophical beliefs, often isolating members from outside society under a controlling leader.
2. noun A strong following of devoted fans built around a particular person, idea, or work.

religion — full definition

1. noun Belief in a god or gods, along with the practices and rituals connected to that belief.
2. noun A particular system of religious belief and worship.

Related Greek words