Word: parareligion
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: par
a
re
li
gion
Definition: A secular belief system having certain aspects of religion.
Morphemes:
Affix: para-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: resembling
Etymology Compounds: Affix: παρά
Language: grc
Decoded: para
Meaning: beside; next to, near, from; against, contrary to
Affix: religion
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A particular system of such belief, and the rituals and practices proper to it.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: religiō
Language: la
Decoded: religio
Meaning: scrupulousness, pious misgivings, superstition, conscientiousness, sanctity, an object of veneration, cult-observance, reverence