world religion

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Definition of world religion in English English dictionary

A religious belief system which has become generally recognized as having independent status from any other religion, but which nonetheless may have many, sometimes mutually antagonistic, sects or denominations

Christianity is a world religion consisting of Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Protestants.

Related Terms

world religions

plural form of world religion

Hyphenation

world re·li·gion

Turkish pronunciation

wırld rilîcın

Pronunciation

/ˈwərld rēˈləʤən/ /ˈwɜrld riːˈlɪʤən/