Vocabulary for IELTS (Academic) - Religion

Here you will learn some English words about religion, such as "belief", "minister", "sacred", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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belief [noun]

something that we think is true or real

Ex: In some cultures , there are deeply held beliefs about the significance of certain symbols or rituals .

ceremony [noun]

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

Ex: The ceremony to commemorate the national holiday was held in the town square .

custom [noun]

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

Ex: The custom of celebrating New Year 's Eve with fireworks is widespread .

priest [noun]

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

Ex: The young man studied for years to become a priest .

religious [adjective]

related to or associated with religion, faith, or spirituality

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prayer [noun]

the action of praying to God or other higher powers

Ex: The Muslim community observed the call to prayer , with worshippers facing towards Mecca and reciting sacred verses as a form of devotion .

anniversary [noun]

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

Ex: We always take a trip on our anniversary to commemorate the day we met .

to convert [verb]

to change one's religious beliefs to a different one

Ex: Growing up in a secular household , Maria felt a calling to spirituality and ultimately chose to convert to Christianity .

minister [noun]

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

Ex: The minister visited the hospital to offer prayers and comfort to the sick .

service [noun]

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

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soul [noun]

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

Ex: The artist poured her heart and soul into every painting she created .

spiritual [adjective]

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

Ex: He sought spiritual enlightenment through study and contemplation .

cemetery [noun]

a piece of land in which dead people are buried, especially one that does not belong to a church

to commemorate [verb]

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

Ex: Families often visit cemeteries to commemorate loved ones on Memorial Day .

monastery [noun]

a building where a group of monks live and pray

Ex: Visitors to the monastery are often impressed by its beautiful architecture and tranquil gardens .

ritual [noun]

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

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reunion [noun]

the act or process of coming together again after being separated

Ex: Their emotional reunion at the airport brought tears to everyone ’s eyes .

sacrifice [noun]

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

Ex: They offered a sacrifice to ensure a good harvest .

sacred [adjective]

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

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to worship [verb]

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

Ex: The community gathered at the sacred grove to worship the nature spirits and offer thanks for the harvest .

afterlife [noun]

a life that is believed to exist after death

Ex: The film explores different cultural interpretations of the afterlife .

atheism [noun]

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

Ex: She wrote an essay exploring the reasons behind her atheism .

baptism [noun]

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

Ex: The ceremony included prayers and the ritual of baptism .

Christian [adjective]

relating to or characteristic of the religion of Christianity

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clergy [noun]

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

Ex: New members of the clergy were ordained in a special service .

deity [noun]

a supernatural figure that is worshipped like a god or goddess

Ex: The temple was dedicated to the local deity of harvest .

fanaticism [noun]

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

Ex: His fanaticism for the sport went beyond passion ; he would argue with anyone who disagreed with his team 's superiority .

Gospel [noun]

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

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divine [adjective]

devoted to or in the service of a deity

Ex: The temple was filled with divine servants , each performing rituals .

idol [noun]

an object, image or statue representing a god, that is worshiped

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