Beliefs: meaning, definitions and examples
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beliefs
[ bɪˈliːfs ]
personal values
Beliefs are the acceptance that something exists or is true, especially without proof. They are deeply held convictions or principles that guide someone's behavior or thoughts.
Synonyms
convictions, principles, values.
Examples of usage
- I respect her beliefs even though I may not agree with them.
- His religious beliefs are important to him.
religion
Beliefs can also refer to a religious conviction or doctrine held by a group, often involving faith in a higher power or supernatural force.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Their beliefs dictate how they live their lives.
- Their beliefs are central to their identity.
Translations
Translations of the word "beliefs" in other languages:
🇵🇹 crenças
🇮🇳 विश्वास
🇩🇪 Glauben
🇮🇩 kepercayaan
🇺🇦 переконання
🇵🇱 przekonania
🇯🇵 信念
🇫🇷 croyances
🇪🇸 creencias
🇹🇷 inançlar
🇰🇷 신념
🇸🇦 معتقدات
🇨🇿 přesvědčení
🇸🇰 presvedčenia
🇨🇳 信仰
🇸🇮 prepričanja
🇮🇸 trúarbrögð
🇰🇿 сенімдер
🇬🇪 რწმენა
🇦🇿 inanc
🇲🇽 creencias
Etymology
The word 'belief' originated from the Old English 'geleafa', which meant 'belief, faith, trust'. Over time, it evolved to 'belief' in Middle English, retaining its core meaning of acceptance or conviction. Beliefs have played a crucial role in shaping human societies and cultures, influencing everything from politics to personal relationships.
See also: belief, believability, believable, believe, believer, believers, disbelieve, disbeliever, disbelieving, nonbeliever, nonbelieving, unbelievability, unbelievable, unbelievably, unbelieving, unbelievingly.