World Religions Vocabulary in English

Understanding world religions vocabulary is important for both English learning and cultural awareness. In this lesson, you will practice the names of major religions and the words used to describe their followers. Knowing these terms helps you communicate respectfully and confidently in different situations.

For example, Islam refers to the religion, and Muslim describes the follower. Christianity refers to the religion, and Christian is the follower. Judaism is the religion, while Jew refers to a person who follows it. Hinduism has Hindu as the follower, and Buddhism has Buddhist. Taoism corresponds with Taoist, and Shinto with Shintoist. These pairs are simple but very important to use correctly.

Learning this vocabulary also prepares you for real conversations. You might read about religions in the news, discuss culture with friends, or encounter these words while traveling. Misusing the follower terms can sound strange, so practicing them is key.

As you watch the video, repeat the words aloud and test yourself. Think of them in pairs: religion name plus follower. With practice, you will remember them easily and use them naturally in conversation.