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religious

[ ri-lij-uhs ]

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or concerned with religion:

    a religious holiday.

  2. imbued with or exhibiting religion; pious; devout; godly:

    a religious man.

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  3. scrupulously faithful; conscientious:

    religious care.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  4. pertaining to or connected with a monastic or religious order.
  5. appropriate to religion or to sacred rites or observances.


noun

plural religious.
  1. a member of a religious order, congregation, etc.; a monk, friar, or nun.
  2. the religious, devout or religious persons:

    Each year, thousands of the religious make pilgrimages to the shrine.

religious

/ ɪˈɪə /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or concerned with religion
    1. pious; devout; godly
    2. ( as collective noun ; preceded by the )

      the religious

  2. appropriate to or in accordance with the principles of a religion
  3. scrupulous, exact, or conscientious
  4. Christianity of or relating to a way of life dedicated to religion by the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, and defined by a monastic rule
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. Christianity a member of an order or congregation living by such a rule; a monk, friar, or nun
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈdzܲԱ, noun
  • ˈdzܲ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ··dzܲ· adverb
  • ··dzܲ·Ա noun
  • ·پ···dzܲ adjective
  • ԴDz···dzܲ adjective
  • non···dzܲ·Ա noun
  • ····dzܲ adjective
  • ···dzܲ adjective
  • ····dzܲ adjective
  • ܲ·-··dzܲ adjective
  • ܱ·ٰ···dzܲ adjective
  • ul·tra···dzܲ·Ա noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of religious1

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English (from Old French ), from Latin ōܲ, equivalent to (ō) religion + -ōܲ -ous
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Synonym Study

Religious, devout, pious indicate a spirit of reverence toward God. Religious is a general word, applying to whatever pertains to faith or worship: a religious ceremony. Devout indicates a fervent spirit, usually genuine and often independent of outward observances: a deeply devout though unorthodox church member. Pious implies constant attention to, and extreme conformity with, outward observances. It can also suggest sham or hypocrisy: a pious hypocrite.
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"You are attending a religious ceremony and it's incumbent on you to participate as much as possible."

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Pope Francis was a Jesuit - a Catholic religious order of priests known for their dedication to education and missionary work.

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But for the church officials and the families at Holy Family Church, the pope was not a distant religious figure in a faraway country, but a daily presence.

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She has a keen sensitivity toward McPherson’s religious beliefs and wide knowledge of the times in which she lived.

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Three of his six children have attended the school and his wife was a religious studies teacher there.

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