'religion' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'religio', where 're-' meant 'again' and 'ligare' meant 'to bind'.

'religio' transformed into the Old French word 'religion', and eventually became the modern English word 'religion' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'a bond or obligation', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a system of faith and worship'.