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world religion

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An internationally widespread religious belief system which has become generally recognized as having independent status from any other religion, but which nonetheless may have many, sometimes mutually antagonistic, sects or denominations.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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  • Christianity is a world religion consisting of Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Protestants.

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