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Woordenschat voor IELTS (Academisch) - Religion

Hier leer je enkele Engelse woorden over religie, zoals "geloof", "minister", "heilig", etc. die nodig zijn voor het IELTS-examen.

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belief
belief
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

something that we think is true or real

geloof, overtuiging

geloof, overtuiging

Ex: Many people hold the belief that honesty is the best policy. 
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ceremony
ceremony
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a formal public or religious occasion where a set of traditional actions are performed

ceremonie, rite

ceremonie, rite

Ex: The graduation ceremony honored the achievements of the students. 
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custom
custom
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a way of behaving or of doing something that is widely accepted in a society or among a specific group of people

gebruik, traditie

gebruik, traditie

Ex: It is a custom in Japan to take off your shoes before entering a house. 
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priest
priest
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a man who is trained to perform religious ceremonies in the Christian Church

priester, pastoor

priester, pastoor

Ex: The priest blessed the newly married couple. 
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religious
religious
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

related to or associated with religion, faith, or spirituality

religieus, spiritueel

religieus, spiritueel

Ex: She wore a religious pendant around her neck as a symbol of her faith. 
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prayer
prayer
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the action of praying to God or other higher powers

gebed

gebed

Ex: The congregation gathered in the church for a moment of prayer, bowing their heads in reverence and reflection. 
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anniversary
anniversary
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the date on which a special event happened in a previous year

verjaardag

verjaardag

Ex: They celebrated their first wedding anniversary with a romantic dinner. 
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to convert
to convert
[werkwoord]

to change one's religious beliefs to a different one

bekeeren, van religie veranderen

bekeeren, van religie veranderen

Ex: After years of soul-searching, Sarah decided to convert to Buddhism. 
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minister
minister
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a trained individual who performs religious ceremonies, leads worship services, or provides spiritual guidance

minister, predikant

minister, predikant

Ex: The minister delivered a powerful sermon on forgiveness during Sunday service. 
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service
service
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a religious ceremony of worship following a particular form, especially one held in a church

dienst, religieuze ceremonie

dienst, religieuze ceremonie

Ex: She attended a special service for Christmas Eve at her local church. 
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soul
soul
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

ziel

ziel

Ex: Many cultures believe that the soul continues to exist after the death of the body. 
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spiritual
spiritual
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

spiritueel, religieus

spiritueel, religieus

Ex: She found solace in spiritual practices like meditation and prayer. 
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cemetery
cemetery
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an area of land where dead people are buried, usually not next to a church

begraafplaats, kerkhof

begraafplaats, kerkhof

Ex: They visited the cemetery to place flowers on the grave. 
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to commemorate
to commemorate
[werkwoord]

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

herdenken, vieren

herdenken, vieren

Ex: The city holds an annual ceremony to commemorate the sacrifices of war veterans. 
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monastery
monastery
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a building where a group of monks live and pray

klooster, abdij

klooster, abdij

Ex: The monastery nestled in the mountains provided a serene environment for meditation and prayer. 
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ritual
ritual
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

ritueel, ceremonie

ritueel, ceremonie

Ex: The priest performed the ritual of sprinkling holy water during the baptism. 
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reunion
reunion
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the act or process of coming together again after being separated

hereniging,  bijeenkomst

hereniging, bijeenkomst

Ex: The family planned a reunion after years of living in different countries. 
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sacrifice
sacrifice
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the act of killing an animal or person to appease or honor a deity

offer, offergave

offer, offergave

Ex: Ancient civilizations performed sacrifices to their gods. 
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sacred
sacred
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

connected with God or a god, and considered holy or deeply respected in religious contexts

heilig, gewijde

heilig, gewijde

Ex: The river is considered sacred in many indigenous cultures. 
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to worship
to worship
[werkwoord]

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

aanbidden, vereren

aanbidden, vereren

Ex: During the festival, devotees gather at the temple to worship the deity with offerings of flowers, incense, and fruits. 
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afterlife
afterlife
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a life that is believed to exist after death

hiernamaals, leven na de dood

hiernamaals, leven na de dood

Ex: Many ancient civilizations believed in an afterlife where souls lived on. 
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atheism
atheism
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the belief that rejects the existence of God or a higher power

atheïsme, ongeloof in een hogere macht

atheïsme, ongeloof in een hogere macht

Ex: He openly discussed his atheism with his friends. 
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baptism
baptism
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a Christian ceremony during which water is poured on someone or they are immersed into water to welcome them to the Church

doop, christianisatie

doop, christianisatie

Ex: The baby's baptism was held at the local church last Sunday. 
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Christian
Christian
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

relating to or characteristic of the religion of Christianity

christelijk, christen

christelijk, christen

Ex: Many countries have a predominantly Christian population. 
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clergy
clergy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

people who are officially chosen to lead religious services in a church or other religious institution

geestelijkheid, clerus

geestelijkheid, clerus

Ex: The clergy gathered for the annual conference. 
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deity
deity
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a supernatural figure that is worshipped like a god or goddess

godheid, god

godheid, god

Ex: In ancient Greece, Zeus was considered a powerful deity. 
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fanaticism
fanaticism
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the extreme political or religious beliefs often accompanied by intolerance for different views

fanatisme, religieuze intolerantie

fanatisme, religieuze intolerantie

Ex: The novel explored the dangers of religious fanaticism and its impact on society. 
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Gospel
Gospel
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

any of the four books of the New Testament that is about the life and teachings of Jesus Christ

evangelie, gospel

evangelie, gospel

Ex: She studied the Gospel of Matthew in her Bible study group. 
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divine
divine
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

devoted to or in the service of a deity

heilig, vroom

heilig, vroom

Ex: The monk lived a divine life of prayer and service. 
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idol
idol
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an object, image, or statue representing a god that people worship

afgod, goddelijke standbeeld

afgod, goddelijke standbeeld

Ex: The temple had a golden idol at its center. 
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