"counterreligion" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: counterreligions [plural]
Etymology: From counter- + religion. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|counter|religion}} counter- + religion Head templates: {{en-noun}} counterreligion (plural counterreligions)
  1. A religion that opposes another religion.

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