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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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Words for Academic IELTS
belief
[noun]

something that we think is true or real

Ex: He expressed his belief in the importance of education for societal progress .
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ceremony
[noun]

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

Ex: The ceremony included a series of rituals passed down through generations .
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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 having afternoon tea is still popular in some parts of the UK .
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priest
[noun]

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

Ex: Villagers gathered to hear the priest's Sunday sermon .
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religious
[Adjective]

related to or associated with religion, faith, or spirituality

Ex: The architectural style of the building reflected religious influences .
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prayer
[noun]

the action of praying to God or other higher powers

Ex: Meditation can be a form of prayer for some , offering a quiet space for reflection , connection , and spiritual communion .
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the date on which a special event happened in a previous year

Ex: This weekend is the anniversary of when we moved into our new home .
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to change one's religious beliefs to a different one

Ex: Following a period of spiritual awakening , Emily made the decision to convert to Judaism .
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minister
[noun]

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

Ex: The minister's role extends beyond the pulpit to pastoral care and community outreach .
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service
[noun]

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

Ex: He volunteered to help with the music during the church service.
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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 haunting melody of the song seemed to touch the very soul of everyone who heard it .
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spiritual
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The community gathered for a spiritual ceremony to honor their ancestors .
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cemetery
[noun]

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

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

Ex: The festival was held to commemorate the region ’s rich cultural heritage .
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monastery
[noun]

a building where a group of monks live and pray

Ex: The abbot of the monastery oversees its spiritual and administrative matters .
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ritual
[noun]

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

Ex: The ritual of offering incense is an integral part of many Buddhist ceremonies.
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reunion
[noun]

the act or process of coming together again after being separated

Ex: The high school reunion gave old classmates a chance to reconnect .
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sacrifice
[noun]

the act of killing a person or an animal in a ceremony in order to honor God or a supernatural being

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

Ex: The sacred symbols adorning the shrine hold spiritual significance for believers .
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to respect and honor God or a deity, especially by performing rituals

Ex: The followers worship their god through daily prayers and ceremonies .
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afterlife
[noun]

a life that is believed to exist after death

Ex: In some religions , actions in this life determine one 's fate in the afterlife.
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atheism
[noun]

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

Ex: Atheism often sparks discussions about the nature of existence .
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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 community came together to witness the baptism of new members .
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Christian
[Adjective]

relating to or based on the teachings of Jesus Christ

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clergy
[noun]

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

Ex: The church was filled with clergy from different denominations .
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deity
[noun]

a supernatural figure that is worshipped like a god or goddess

Ex: The deity's followers celebrated their faith with elaborate rituals .
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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 .
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Gospel
[noun]

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

Ex: The Gospel of Matthew includes the Sermon on the Mount .
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divine
[Adjective]

connected to or associated with God, and is regarded as holy and sacred

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idol
[noun]

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

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Vocabulary for IELTS (Academic)
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