Greek · Culture & Society
θρησκεία
thriskeía
Religion
Intermediatenoun · feminine
Definition
Belief in and worship of a god or gods.
Example
Η θρησκεία έχει σημαντικό ρόλο στην ιστορία.
Religion plays an important role in history.
Etymology
'Θρησκεία' (thriskeía) derives from the word 'θρησκός' (thriskós), which relates to the concepts of piety and religion in Ancient Greece. Its usage has evolved to encompass various forms of belief systems.
How & Where It’s Used
'Θρησκεία' is typically used in formal contexts when discussing faith, belief systems, and related cultural practices. It is common in both spoken and written Greek.
Literary Heritage
Referential in many religious texts, including the New Testament and philosophical works discussing ethics and spirituality.