This is the 4911th most frequent Dutch word.
godsdienst
"Godsdienst" means "religion" or "faith" in English.
Here, 'godsdienst' refers to a specific religion as a cultural practice shared by a group of people.
De godsdienst van het dorp was van grote betekenis voor de inwoners.
The religion of the village was of great significance to its inhabitants.
In this context, 'godsdiensten' is used in its plural form to indicate various types of religions being studied academically.
Op school leren de kinderen over verschillende godsdiensten uit de wereld.
At school, children learn about different religions from around the world.
Here, 'godsdienst' refers generally to the concept of religion or religious belief as a personal or academic subject.