Religion

re·li·gion

1. a. Belief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers regarded as creator and governor of the universe.

1.b. A personal or institutionalized system grounded in such belief and worship.

2. The life or condition of a person in a religious order.

3. A set of beliefs, values, and practices based on the teachings of a spiritual leader.

4. A cause, principle, or activity pursued with zeal or conscientious devotion.