No. 2,614 in Swedish

religion

Belief system centered around spiritual practices, values, and worship of deities.

In a sentence

Religion är ett betydelsefullt ämne i många kulturer.
Religion is an important topic in many cultures.
In this sentence, 'religion' refers to the general concept of religious beliefs and practices collectively, emphasizing its importance in cultural contexts.
Min vän studerar religion på universitetet.
My friend studies religion at the university.
Here, 'religion' is used to express the academic study of religions as a discipline.
Religionen i den här boken beskriver en unik tro.
The religion in this book describes a unique faith.
In this instance, 'religion' refers to a specific set of beliefs or a particular faith, rather than the general concept.

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