Vocabolario Essenziale per il TOEFL - Religione

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi sulla religione, come "tempio", "santuario", "anima", ecc., che sono necessarie per l'esame TOEFL.

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abbey

[sostantivo]

a church with buildings connected to it in which a group of monks or nuns live or used to live

abbazia

Ex: They have dedicated their lives to serving at the abbey, finding solace and purpose within its hallowed walls .Hanno dedicato la loro vita a servire nell'**abbazia**, trovando conforto e scopo tra le sue mura sacre.

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temple

[sostantivo]

a building used for worshiping one or several gods, used by some religious communities, especially Buddhists and Hindus

tempio

Ex: He made a pilgrimage to the temple to fulfill a vow made to the deity .Fece un pellegrinaggio al **tempio** per adempiere a un voto fatto alla divinità.

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mosque

[sostantivo]

a place of worship, used by Muslims

moschea

Ex: He listened to the imam 's sermon during the weekly Friday sermon at the mosque.Ha ascoltato il sermone dell'imam durante il sermone settimanale del venerdì nella **moschea**.

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shrine

[sostantivo]

a place or building for people to pray in, which is considered holy by many due to its connection with a sacred person, event, or object

santuario

Ex: The shrine attracts thousands of devotees during religious festivals and special occasions .Il **santuario** attira migliaia di devoti durante i festival religiosi e le occasioni speciali.

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monastery

[sostantivo]

a building where a group of monks live and pray

monastero

Ex: The abbot of the monastery oversees its spiritual and administrative matters .L'**abate** del **monastero** sovrintende alle sue questioni spirituali e amministrative.

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believer

[sostantivo]

someone who believes in a god or a particular religion

credente

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Christianity

[sostantivo]

the Abrahamic religion based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, the followers of which regard the Bible as sacred

Cristianesimo

Ex: Christianity teaches the importance of love , forgiveness , and compassion for others .Il **cristianesimo** insegna l'importanza dell'amore, del perdono e della compassione verso gli altri.

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Catholic

[aggettivo]

related to or belonging to the Western branch of the Christian Church that is led by the Pope

cattolico

Ex: Catholic schools often integrate religious education into their curriculum.

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Protestant

[aggettivo]

related to or belonging to the Western branch of the Christian Church, distinct from the Roman Catholic Church

che protesta

Ex: She participated in Protestant youth group activities during her teenage years .Ha partecipato alle attività del gruppo giovanile **protestante** durante la sua adolescenza.

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Christ

[sostantivo]

the man based on whose teachings Christianity is established

Cristo

Ex: The Sermon on the Mount is one of the most famous discourses given by Christ.Il Discorso della Montagna è uno dei discorsi più famosi pronunciati da **Cristo**.

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Bible

[sostantivo]

the holy book of Christianity that consists of the Old Testament and the New Testament

Bibbia

Ex: The Bible has been translated into numerous languages, making it accessible to many.**La Bibbia** è stata tradotta in numerose lingue, rendendola accessibile a molti.

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bishop

[sostantivo]

a high-ranking priest who supervises all the churches and priests in a city

vescovo

Ex: After years of dedicated service , he was appointed bishop and given responsibility for overseeing all the churches in the city .Dopo anni di servizio dedicato, è stato nominato **vescovo** e gli è stata affidata la responsabilità di supervisionare tutte le chiese della città.

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father

[sostantivo]

the title used for Christian priests

padre

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Saint

[sostantivo]

someone who, after their death, is officially recognized by the Christian Church as a very holy person

santo

Ex: She was inspired by the writings of Saint Augustine and often quoted his works.È stata ispirata dagli scritti di **Sant'**Agostino e spesso citava le sue opere.

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monk

[sostantivo]

a member of a male religious group that lives in a monastery

monaco

Ex: The monk's robe and shaved head were symbols of his commitment to his religious order .La tonaca del **monaco** e la testa rasata erano simboli del suo impegno verso il suo ordine religioso.

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nun

[sostantivo]

a member of a female religious group that lives in a convent

suora

Ex: The nun's habit and veil were symbols of her commitment to her religious community .L'abito e il velo della **suora** erano simboli del suo impegno verso la sua comunità religiosa.

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to preach

[Verbo]

to give a religious speech, particularly in a church

predicare

Ex: The pastor preached a powerful sermon that inspired the whole community .Il pastore **predicò** un sermone potente che ha ispirato tutta la comunità.

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soul

[sostantivo]

the spiritual part of a person that is believed to be the essence of life in them

anima

Ex: The haunting melody of the song seemed to touch the very soul of everyone who heard it .La melodia inquietante della canzone sembrava toccare l'**anima** stessa di chiunque la ascoltasse.

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heaven

[sostantivo]

the realm of God and angels where the believers are promised to reside

cielo

Ex: Legends speak of a paradise known as heaven, reserved for the righteous .Le leggende parlano di un paradiso noto come **cielo**, riservato ai giusti.

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hell

[sostantivo]

the realm of Satan and the evil forces in which sinners suffer after death eternally

inferno

Ex: The teachings often emphasize the importance of repentance to avoid hell.Gli insegnamenti spesso sottolineano l'importanza del pentimento per evitare l'**inferno**.

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spiritual

[aggettivo]

relating to sacred matters such as religion, church, etc.

spirituale

Ex: The community gathered for a spiritual ceremony to honor their ancestors .La comunità si è riunita per una cerimonia **spirituale** in onore dei loro antenati.

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to worship

[Verbo]

to respect and honor God or a deity, especially by performing rituals

adorare

Ex: The followers worship their god through daily prayers and ceremonies .I seguaci **venerano** il loro dio attraverso preghiere e cerimonie quotidiane.

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ritual

[sostantivo]

the act of conducting a series of fixed actions, particular to a religious ceremony

rituale

Ex: The ritual of offering incense is an integral part of many Buddhist ceremonies.Il **rituale** dell'offerta di incenso è parte integrante di molte cerimonie buddiste.

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sin

[sostantivo]

any act that goes against the law of God

peccato

Ex: The concept of sin often plays a central role in discussions of morality .Il concetto di **peccato** spesso svolge un ruolo centrale nelle discussioni sulla moralità.

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faith

[sostantivo]

strong belief in a particular god or religion

fede

Ex: The preacher 's powerful sermon inspired a renewed sense of faith among the congregation .Il potente sermone del predicatore ha ispirato un rinnovato senso di **fede** tra la congregazione.

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divine

[aggettivo]

originating from, relating to, or associated with God or a god

divino

Ex: He prayed for divine guidance in making important life decisions.Pregò per una **guida divina** nel prendere importanti decisioni di vita.

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devil

[sostantivo]

the spirit that opposes God and tempts people to do wrong

il Demonio

Ex: Some cultures have festivals where they symbolically chase away the devil to bring good fortune .Alcune culture hanno festival in cui simbolicamente scacciano il **diavolo** per portare fortuna.

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Islam

[sostantivo]

the religion of the Muslims, which was established by Muhammad whose holy book is called the Quran

islam

Ex: Islam teaches compassion , charity , and justice as fundamental values in daily life .**L'Islam** insegna la compassione, la carità e la giustizia come valori fondamentali nella vita quotidiana.

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Muslim

[sostantivo]

a person who believes in Islam

Musulmano

Ex: The Quran serves as the holy book for Muslims, guiding their beliefs and practices.Il Corano serve come libro sacro per i **musulmani**, guidando le loro credenze e pratiche.

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Quran

[sostantivo]

the sacred book of Islam which is written in Arabic

Corano

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Buddhism

[sostantivo]

an Indian religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, whose followers worship in temples

Buddismo

Ex: Buddhism has a rich history of art and architecture , including famous statues of the Buddha .Il **buddismo** ha una ricca storia di arte e architettura, comprese famose statue del Buddha.

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hinduism

[sostantivo]

the religion of most people in South Asia, Sri Lanka, and Nepal in which people worship multiple gods

induismo

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enlightenment

[sostantivo]

(in Buddhism and Hinduism) the highest spiritual insight or wisdom that can be achieved

schiarimento

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judaism

[sostantivo]

the religion of Jewish people that is monotheistic

giudaismo

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to convert

[Verbo]

to change one's religious beliefs to a different one

convertito

Ex: Following a period of spiritual awakening , Emily made the decision to convert to Judaism .Dopo un periodo di risveglio spirituale, Emily ha preso la decisione di **convertirsi** al giudaismo.

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carnival

[sostantivo]

a festival happening annually that involves dancing, music and colorful clothes

carnevale

Ex: The streets were filled with music and dancing during the carnival.Le strade erano piene di musica e balli durante il **carnevale**.

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to sacrifice

[Verbo]

to kill an animal or person as a religious act

sacrificio

Ex: The tribe believed that sacrificing a warrior would ensure victory in battle .La tribù credeva che **sacrificare** un guerriero avrebbe assicurato la vittoria in battaglia.

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cult

[sostantivo]

a group of people with extreme religious views who are separate from any established religion

culto

Ex: After leaving the cult, she sought counseling to recover from the psychological impact of her experience .Dopo aver lasciato il **culto**, ha cercato consulenza per riprendersi dall'impatto psicologico della sua esperienza.

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to commemorate

[Verbo]

to recall and show respect for an important person, event, etc. from the past with an action or in a ceremony

commemorare

Ex: The festival was held to commemorate the region ’s rich cultural heritage .Il festival è stato organizzato per **commemorare** il ricco patrimonio culturale della regione.

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