Lexica → Word → religion
| Letter | R |
|---|---|
| Letter name | ar |
| Pronounciation | /ɑr/ |
| Word: | religion |
|---|---|
| Pronounciation: | |
| Century: | 13th |
| DA Name: | religion |
| Era: | C.E. |
| Origin: | Original |
| Type: | Official |
| Source Language: | Latin |
Source Language Words: | From 13th Century Latin religiens = "the specific obligation (as an oath) and bonding of clergy to their holy orders (to the Roman Cult)". |
| Source Text: | |
Definition: | A deliberate corruption of the ancient Latin spiritual word religio = "respect for what is sacred, reverence for the gods". In a strict legal sense, the word "religion" should only apply to groups professing an oath of alliegence to the supremacy of the Roman Cult. The correct legal term for describing a faith that does not serve the Roman Cult is negligens the origin of the word NEGLIGENCE. |