“religion” (英語). www.etymonline.com. 2022年11月4日閲覧。 “popular etymology among the later ancients (Servius, Lactantius, Augustine) and the interpretation of many modern writers connects it with religare "to bind fast" …, via the notion of "place an obligation on," or "bond between humans and gods." In that case, the re- would be intensive.”
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