Te definition of religion is "state of life bound by monastic vows," also "conduct indicating a belief in a divine power," and can be traced back to before 1200's. However, popular etymology among the later ancients (and many modern writers) connects it with
religare "to bind fast" . Another possible origin is
religiens "careful," opposite of
negligens. Meaning "particular system of faith" is recorded from 1300.
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