CEFR A1 · School subjects

religious studies

/rɪˈlɪdʒəs ˈstʌdiz/ Headword: religious 📚 Module 3: Education (p.325-328)

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

The academic study of religions, their beliefs, practices, and history.

Synonyms

theology divinity comparative religion

Antonyms

None available

Translations

religious studies in your language

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عربي

الدراسة الأكاديمية للأديان ومعتقداتها وممارساتها وتاريخها.

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اردو

مذاہب، ان کے عقائد، طریقوں اور تاریخ کا تعلیمی مطالعہ۔

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हिंदी

धर्मों, उनके विश्वासों, प्रथाओं और इतिहास का अकादमिक अध्ययन।

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中文

对宗教、其信仰、习俗和历史的学术研究。

Easy Explanation

This is a school subject. You learn about different religions. You learn about what people believe and how they worship.

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Memory TipThink of 'religious studies' as studying different religions.

Contextual Examples

My friend is taking a class in religious studies (learning about religions) this semester.

She learned a lot about different cultures through her religious studies (study of beliefs) course.

He chose religious studies (learning about faith) as his major in college.

Pronunciation & Context