"world religion" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: world religions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} world religion (plural world religions)
  1. An internationally widespread religious belief system which has become generally recognized as having independent status from any other religion, but which nonetheless may have many, sometimes mutually antagonistic, sects or denominations. Wikipedia link: world religion
    Sense id: en-world_religion-en-noun-VOW-aPWV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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