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The status of religious freedom in Africa varies from country to country. States can differ based on whether or not they guarantee equal treatment under
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specific to the countries in question. Over 120 national constitutions mention equality regardless of religion. Most countries in Africa legally establish
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to the countries in question. Virtually every country in Europe legally establishes the freedom of religion for people living in the country, and most
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circumstances specific to the countries in question. Most countries in Asia officially establish the freedom of religion by law, but the extent to which
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overview of religion by country or territory in 2020 according to a 2025 Pew Research Center report. The article Religious information by country gives information
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Others (1.10%) Religion in South Africa is dominated by various branches of Christianity, which collectively represent over 85% of the country's total population
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country to country.[citation needed] Senegal has the most decisive freedom of expression of all African countries. It has many associations active in
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to the countries in question. All of the countries in Oceania officially guarantee the right to freedom of religion in a constitution or bill of rights
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answer (1.90%) The main religion in Morocco is Sunni Islam, which is also the state religion of the country. Officially, 99% of the population are Muslim
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Human right to practice, or not, a religion without conflict from governing powers
Freedom of religion or religious liberty, also known as freedom of religion or belief (FoRB), is a principle that supports the freedom of an individual
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Freedom of religions in Georgia is provided for by the country's constitution, laws, and policies. In practice, the Georgian government generally respects
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the country adhering to the religion. Sunni Islam, in the Shafi'i and Hanafi versions of Islam, is mainly followed in Somalia. Tiny minorities of Christians
Religion_in_Somalia
Religion in Kenya (2019 census) Protestantism: 33.4% Evangelicalism: 20.4% Catholicism: 20.6% African-initiated church: 7.00% Other Christian: 4.10% Islam:
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the state religion and instead says that the country is part of the Islamic world. The Constitution of Tunisia provides for freedom of religion, belief
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Maghreb countries are counted as part of North Africa, not the Middle East). Hinduism portal Religion portal List of Hindu empires and dynasties Lists of Hindu
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is the largest religion in Botswana, representing 86.5% of the total population according to the latest census. However, the country is officially secular
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specific to the countries in question. Every country in North America includes provisions for the freedom of religion or freedom of conscience in its constitution
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Population of Muslims by country
dominant religion in every country in the region other than Israel and Cyprus. The country with the single largest population of Muslims is Indonesia in Southeast
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Zanjina accepted the faith in the 17th century. Ghana is a secular state and the country's constitution guarantees freedom of religion and worship. Christmas
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Non-traditional religions are well tolerated in the Brazilian culture. In 2023, the country was scored 4 out of 4 for religious freedom; it was noted that
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the countries in question. Every country in South America includes a provision for the freedom of religion in its constitution. A few countries have
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and freedom of religion is enshrined in the country's constitution. Both Christian and Islamic feasts are recognized as public holidays. Religion in Tanzania
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as the 39th worst country in the world to be a Christian. Freedom of religion is provided by the constitution of 1995, and freedom of worship had also
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Religion in Eritrea consists of a number of faiths. The two major religions in Eritrea are Christianity and Islam. However, the number of adherents of
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South Africa is a secular state, with freedom of religion enshrined in the Constitution. The preamble to post-apartheid South Africa's Constitution of 1996
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populations State religion#Roman Catholicism Eastern Catholic Churches "Table: Christian Population as Percentages of Total Population by Country". Pew Research
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increase in adherence to traditional religion and shamanic healers. The Constitution of Zimbabwe allows for freedom of religion. In 2023, the country was scored
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groups are exempt from direct taxation. In 2023, the country was scored 3 out of 4 for religious freedom by Freedom House. Rubaga Cathedral, the seat for
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Thailand accounts for the largest portion of the global Buddhist population. It is the state religion in four countries — Cambodia, Myanmar, Bhutan and Sri
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to answer (1.50%) Religion in Algeria is dominated by Muslims, with nearly ninety-eight of the population (over ninety-nine percent of the population that
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2019-02-17. Freedom House website, retrieved 2023-08-08 Wikimedia Commons has media related to Religion in Uruguay. U.S. Department of State Country Report
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religion in the country is Christianity, practised by 2.3% of the population. Adherents of traditional African religions (e.g. Dogon religion) represent less
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Religious beliefs of the people of Madagascar
Religion in Madagascar (2020 estimate) Christianity (84.7%) Traditional faiths (4.70%) Islam (3.10%) No religion (7.30%) Others (0.30%) Christianity is
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practised by approximately half of the population, while adherents of Islam and traditional religions also represent major religious groups in the country. A
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Religion in Africa (2020 estimate) Christianity (49.3%) Islam (41.5%) Traditional faiths (7.90%) None / Other (1.30%) Religion in Africa is multifaceted
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In the People's Republic of China (PRC), freedom of religion is provided for in the 1982 state constitution, yet with a caveat: the government controls
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Freedom of religion in North Korea is officially a right. However, in 2022, the UN secretary-general reported that North Korea's "right to freedom of
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is the predominant religion in Zambia and is recognised as the state religion by the country's constitution. Before the arrival of European missionaries
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correspondingly rich array of active religions in the country. The most recent census in 2024 showed that most of the population in Georgia practiced Eastern
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non-Christian religions (Muslims, Baháʼís, Hindus, and indigenous religions). According to the 2020 Report on International Religious Freedom, an estimated
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In 2022, the constitution of Belgium provides for freedom of religion. The law prohibits discrimination based on religious orientation; however federal
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religiously diverse country in the world. There are Christians, Muslims, and adherents of African traditional religions throughout the country. However, most
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of October 2022 established Chad as a secular state and affirmed the separation of religion and state; it also provided for freedom of religion. In 2023
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An estimate by the Encyclopedia of Africa in 2010, states that 67% of the Burundi's people are Christians, 23% follow traditional religions, and 10% are
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Freedom of religion in Paraguay is provided for in the Constitution of Paraguay. In 2023, the country was scored 4 out of 4 for religious freedom. In
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Freedom of religion in India is a fundamental right guaranteed by Article 25–28 of the Constitution of India. Modern India came into existence in 1947
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the two largest religions in Africa. Islam is most prevalent in Northern Africa, and is the state religion of many North African countries, such as Algeria
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provides for freedom of religion and the government generally respects religious liberty. The statistics on religious adherence vary by source. According
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Freedom of religion in Morocco refers to the extent to which people in Morocco are freely able to practice their religious beliefs, taking into account
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significance of Islamic law in the country. The constitution requires that citizenship status be based on adherence to the state religion, which legally
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Freedom of religion in Italy is guaranteed under the 1947 constitution of the Italian Republic. Before that religious toleration was provided for by the
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groups. Freedom of religion or belief in Ukraine is guaranteed by the country's constitution. In practice, freedom of religion or belief in Ukraine is
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Overview of religious freedom in Somalia
Freedom of religion in Somalia refers to the extent to which people in Somalia are freely able to practice their religious beliefs, taking into account
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scored 4 out of 4 for religious freedom. Christianity in Malawi Catholic Church in Malawi Islam in Malawi Rastafari in Malawi World Religion Database on
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another religion and 4.36% had no religious beliefs. In 2023, the country was scored 4 out of 4 for religious freedom. This article in informed by the US
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predominant religion in the Central African Republic, with significant minorities adhering to Islam and traditional African religions. The country is officially
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religion in the Republic of the Congo, with Catholicism being its largest denomination. The Republic of the Congo is a secular state and freedom of religion
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with freedom of religion in Cameroon. In 2023, the country was scored 2 out of 4 for religious freedom. Cameroon portal Religion portal Freedom of religion
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a list of religious populations by number of adherents and countries. Pew Research Center published in 2025 an estimation of the proportions of the major
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of Serbia establish the freedom of religion, forbid the establishment of a state religion, and outlaw religious discrimination. In 2023, the country was
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predominant religion and faith in Europe, the Americas, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Oceania. There are also large Christian communities in other parts of the world
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declaring they had no religion. The Constitution of Niger provides for freedom of religion, and the government generally respects this right in practice, as long
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In the United States, freedom of religion is a constitutionally protected right provided in the religion clauses of the First Amendment. The Bill of Rights
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Religion in Egypt controls many aspects of social life and is endorsed by law. The state religion of Egypt is Islam, although estimates vary greatly in
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Humans rights situation since World War II
of the UDHR establishes that everyone has the "right to freedom of religion, freedom to change his religion and freedom to manifest his religion in teaching
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Constitution of Malaysia establishes a right to freedom of religion in Article 11. However, Islam is also established as the state religion of the country in article
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Religion in Gambia (2019 est.) Muslim (96.4%) Christian (3.50%) Other (0.10%) The Gambia is a Muslim majority country, with Muslims constituting 96.4%
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Zoroastrian (2.80%) Other (5.30%) Religion in Iran has been shaped by multiple religions and sects over the course of the country's history. Zoroastrianism was
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Statistics of people leaving Islam by country
Afghanistan." Freedom of religion in Algeria is regulated by the Algerian Constitution, which declares Sunni Islam to be the state religion. According to
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Westernmost region of the African continent
West Africa, also known as Western Africa, is the westernmost region of Africa. The United Nations defines Western Africa as the 16 countries of Benin
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is a country in Africa, bordering Algeria, Mali, Senegal, and the Western Sahara (currently controlled by Morocco). According to the CIA 100% of Mauritanian
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for freedom to practice or change one's religion. The government provides money to the Catholic Church, Church of England, Presbyterian Church of Mauritius
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provides for freedom of religion, although it prohibits what the Government considers to be religious fundamentalism. The country has an area of approximately
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Constitution of Andorra provides for freedom of religion; it also names the Roman Catholic Bishop of Urgell as joint head of state with the President of France
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violate the right to freedom of religion guaranteed by Article 15(1) of the Constitution of Singapore. According to the ruling by Chief Justice Yong Pung
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religion (primarily African traditional religions, Sunni Islam, Buddhism); 1.5% unaffiliated or irreligious. The Constitution provides for freedom of
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Other religions (6.50%) Unspecified (2.20%) Christianity is the predominant religion in Jamaica. Jamaica's laws establish freedom of religion and prohibit
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Freedom of religion in the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) is marked by Iranian culture, major religion and politics. The Constitution of Iran mandates
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origin, language, religion, political or philosophical opinion"; Article 19 expressly guarantees freedom of religion: "Freedom of religion is guaranteed.
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Freedom of religion in Slovenia refers to the extent to which people in Slovenia are freely able to practice their religious beliefs, taking into account
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legal recognition or protection for freedom of religion, and it is severely restricted in practice. As a matter of policy, the government guarantees and
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settled on as El Salvador. El Salvador is a secular country and the freedom of religion is enshrined in the nation's constitution. However, the constitution
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Libyan form of Sufism is also common in parts of the country. Christianity is a minority religion in Libya. The largest Christian group in Libya is the
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3 African countries ranked by V-Dem Democracy indices Electoral Democracy metric in 2024 were Cape Verde, Seychelles, and South Africa. The Freedom Index
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The right to freedom of religion in the United Kingdom is provided for in all three constituent legal systems, by devolved, national, European, and international
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Freedom of religion in Afghanistan changed during the Islamic Republic installment in 2002, following a U.S.-led invasion that displaced the former Taliban
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Africa in the 1st century AD; as of 2024, it is the largest religion on the continent. Several African Christians influenced the early development of
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(1.40%) No religion (14.1%) African religions (0.70%) Other religions (3.60%) Unspecified (0.60%) Christianity is the largest religion in Venezuela, with
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Islam is the predominant religion in the country, practiced by 97.2% of the country's population; the Christian community, at 2.7% of the population, and less
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In Russia, freedom of religion is provided for in Chapter 1, Article 14, Chapter 2, Articles 28 and 29 of the 1993 constitution, which forbid the federal
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(1.00%) Other religions (1.00%) Islam and Christianity are the two main religions practiced in Nigeria. The country is home to some of the world's largest
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Freedom of religion in France is guaranteed by the constitutional rights set forth in the 1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. From
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nation's constitution guarantees freedom of religion and worship. Religions were reflected by East Indian, African, Chinese, and European ancestry, as
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(0.20%) Other religions (1.30%) Unknown (0.90%) Religion in Switzerland is predominantly Christianity. According to the national survey of the Swiss Federal
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provides for freedom of religion, with certain exceptions. According to the country’s 2011 census, 79% of the population are members of Christian groups
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official religion of the country and also provides for freedom of religion; however, there were limits on this right. The Government allows religion-based
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Country in Southern Africa
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. The country consists of nine provinces, and is bounded
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protects the freedom of religion. In 2023, the country was scored 4 out of 4 for religious freedom. Catholic Church in Lesotho Anglican Diocese of Lesotho
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Right of people to travel within and outside their own country
between countries. The freedom of movement is restricted in a variety of ways by various governments and may even vary within the territory of a single
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population of Haitian migrants was able to preserve some African religions, and aspects of them. Many of the Afro-Caribbean religions in the country are syncretized
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Girl/Female
Latin
From Adria, the Adriatic sea region. Also means dark.
Male
Swedish
Variant spelling of Swedish Alrik, ALRICK means "all-powerful; ruler of all."
Boy/Male
Australian, British, English
Freedom
Female
English
English name mostly used by African-Americans, derived from the continent name, AFRICA means "land of the Afri." The Afri were a tribe, possibly Berber, who dwelled in North Africa. The origin of the word Afri (pl.), Afer (sing.), may be connected with the Phoenician word 'afar, meaning "dust," which is also found in other Semitic languages, such as Hebrew Afra.
Girl/Female
Latin
From Attica.
Male
Italian
Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form of Roman Latin Remigius, REMIGIO means "oarsman."
Female
African
from the land of the Afarik.
Female
African
from the land of the Afarik.
Male
Italian
Italian form of Latin Eligius, ELIGIO means "to choose."
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Africa, AFRICAH means "land of the Afri."
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Africa, AFFRICA means "land of the Afri."
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Africa, AFFRIKA means "land of the Afri."
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Africa, AFFRICAH means "land of the Afri."
Female
Irish
Irish form of French Madeline, MADAILÉIN means "of Magdala."
Boy/Male
English
Freedom; liberty.
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Africa, AFRIKAH means "land of the Afri."
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Hindu
Religion, Law religious
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Africa, AFRIKA means "land of the Afri."
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Australian, Latin
Dark; The Adriatic Sea Region; From Adria
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Latin
From Aricia.
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n.
Exemption from necessity, in choise and action; as, the freedom of the will.
n.
Africa.
a.
Possessing, or conforming to, religion; pious; godly; as, a religious man, life, behavior, etc.
a.
African.
n.
A person bound by monastic vows, or sequestered from secular concern, and devoted to a life of piety and religion; a monk or friar; a nun.
n.
A monastic or religious order subject to a regulated mode of life; the religious state; as, to enter religion.
n.
The act of revising; reexamination for correction; review; as, the revision of a book or writing, or of a proof sheet; a revision of statutes.
a.
Of or pertaining to Africa.
n.
The outward act or form by which men indicate their recognition of the existence of a god or of gods having power over their destiny, to whom obedience, service, and honor are due; the feeling or expression of human love, fear, or awe of some superhuman and overruling power, whether by profession of belief, by observance of rites and ceremonies, or by the conduct of life; a system of faith and worship; a manifestation of piety; as, ethical religions; monotheistic religions; natural religion; revealed religion; the religion of the Jews; the religion of idol worshipers.
n.
Connection by consanguinity or affinity; kinship; relationship; as, the relation of parents and children.
a.
Destitute of religion; not controlled by religious motives or principles; ungodly. Cf. Impious.
n.
A native of Africa; also one ethnologically belonging to an African race.
a.
Of or pertaining to religion; concerned with religion; teaching, or setting forth, religion; set apart to religion; as, a religious society; a religious sect; a religious place; religious subjects, books, teachers, houses, wars.
adv.
With privilege or possession; -- used to denote a holding, possession, or seisin; as, in by descent; in by purchase; in of the seisin of her husband.
n.
Ease; facility; as, he speaks or acts with freedom.
n.
The state of being irreligious; want of religion; impiety.
a.
Out of the common path; aside; -- used in composition, giving the meaning of something aside, secondary, or incidental, or collateral matter, a thing private or avoiding notice; as, by-line, by-place, by-play, by-street. It was formerly more freely used in composition than it is now; as, by-business, by-concernment, by-design, by-interest, etc.
prep.
Denoting relation to place or time; belonging to, or connected with; as, men of Athens; the people of the Middle Ages; in the days of Herod.
prep.
Denoting identity or equivalence; -- used with a name or appellation, and equivalent to the relation of apposition; as, the continent of America; the city of Rome; the Island of Cuba.
a.
Belonging to a religious order; bound by vows.
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