RELIGIOUS Definition & Meaning

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religious

[ri-lij-uhs]

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adjective

of, relating to, or concerned with religion.
a religious holiday.
imbued with or exhibiting religion; pious; devout; godly.
a religious man.
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scrupulously faithful; conscientious.
religious care.
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pertaining to or connected with a monastic or religious order.
appropriate to religion or to sacred rites or observances.

noun

plural

religious

a member of a religious order, congregation, etc.; a monk, friar, or nun.
the religious, devout or religious persons.
Each year, thousands of the religious make pilgrimages to the shrine.

religious

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adjective

of, relating to, or concerned with religion
1. pious; devout; godly
2. ( as collective noun ; preceded by the )
  the religious
appropriate to or in accordance with the principles of a religion
scrupulous, exact, or conscientious
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

noun

Christianity a member of an order or congregation living by such a rule; a monk, friar, or nun

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

religiously adverb
religiousness noun
antireligious adjective
nonreligious adjective
nonreligiousness noun
overreligious adjective
prereligious adjective
pseudoreligious adjective
quasi-religious adjective
ultrareligious adjective
ultrareligiousness noun
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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of religious¹

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English (from Old French ), from Latin ��ō��ܲ�, equivalent to ��(ō) religion + -ō��ܲ� -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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Boelter is a security contractor and religious missionary who has worked in Africa and the Middle East, according to an online CV.

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He is a security contractor and religious missionary who has worked in Africa and the Middle East, according to his online CV.

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The pushback reached a crescendo on Thursday, when — with just a few hours notice — Bass assembled more than 100 people from religious, community, business and civic groups to denounce the raids.

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When the clock struck 8 p.m., the religious group left.

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As someone who is not religious, Amanda wanted to understand what it's all about.

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