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religion meaning in Tamil

சமயம் camayam

/ɹɪˈlɪd͡ʒ.ən/

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religion in Tamil: சமயம் (camayam), மதம் (matam). In English, religion means belief in a spiritual or metaphysical reality (often including at least one deity), accompanied by practices or rituals pertaining to the belief.

Tamil words for religion

system of beliefs dealing with soul, deity and/or life after death
சமயம் camayam, மதம் matam

English meaning of religion

  1. noun Belief in a spiritual or metaphysical reality (often including at least one deity), accompanied by practices or rituals pertaining to the belief.
  2. noun A particular system of such belief, and the rituals and practices proper to it.
  3. noun The way of life committed to by monks and nuns.
  4. noun Rituals and actions associated with religious beliefs, but considered apart from them.

Full definition of religion

religion in a sentence

  • Holonyms: cosmology, ontology, epistemology, philosophy
  • My brother tends to value religion, but my sister not as much.
  • Near-synonyms: credo, creed

Synonyms of religion

All synonyms of religion

religion in other languages

Questions about religion in Tamil

What is the meaning of religion in Tamil?
Religion in Tamil is சமயம் (camayam), மதம் (matam).
religion என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Religion: சமயம் (camayam), மதம் (matam).
What does religion mean in English?
Religion means belief in a spiritual or metaphysical reality (often including at least one deity), accompanied by practices or rituals pertaining to the belief.

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