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/rɪˈlɪdʒ.əs/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A member of a religious order or community.
The religious devoted her life to helping the less fortunate in her community.
adjective
Relating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity.
She follows a religious practice that emphasizes meditation and mindfulness.
Relating to or concerned with religion.
The book explores various religious beliefs and traditions from around the world.
Rigidly adhering to a set of beliefs or rules.
He is very religious about his diet, sticking to it without fail.
Etymology
From Middle English, from Old French 'religieus', from Latin 'religiosus', from 'religio' meaning 'religion'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
religious freedom
The right to practice any religion or no religion at all.
religious belief
A strongly held belief about the supernatural or divine.
religious service
A formalized collective worship event.
Related Words
religion
A system of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe.
religiosity
The quality of being religious or practicing religion.
Slang Meanings
Overly devoted or serious about religion.
He's so religious about his diet, it's like a religion to him.
A habitual or unwavering practice.
She hits the gym every day like it's a religious duty.