pro-religion
|pro-re-li-gion|
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/proʊ rɪˈlɪdʒən/
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/prəʊ rɪˈlɪdʒən/
for religion / supportive of religion
Etymology
'pro-religion' originates from Latin elements: the prefix 'pro-' (from Latin 'pro') meaning 'for' and the word 'religion' (from Latin 'religio') meaning 'reverence/obligation'.
'religion' changed from Latin 'religio' into Old French 'religion' and Middle English 'religioun', eventually becoming the modern English word 'religion'; the compound 'pro-religion' is a modern English formation combining 'pro-' + 'religion'.
Initially, Latin 'religio' carried senses of 'reverence', 'obligation', or 'care'; over time it evolved into the modern sense of a organized system of faith and worship, and 'pro-' as a prefix maintained the sense 'in favor of', yielding 'pro-religion' = 'in favor of religion'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or group that supports religion or religious influence in public life (a 'pro-religion' supporter).
Many pro-religion in the crowd voiced their approval of the law.
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Adjective 1
supportive of religion or religious institutions; favorable to religious beliefs, practices, or influence.
The party adopted a pro-religion stance on education policy.
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