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Religious: meaning, definitions and examples

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religious

 

[ rษชหˆlษชdส’ษ™s ]

Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

belief

Relating to or believing in a religion.

Synonyms

devout, faithful, spiritual

Examples of usage

  • Many people find comfort in their religious beliefs.
  • She comes from a very religious family.
Context #2 | Adjective

practice

Complying with the precepts of a particular religion.

Synonyms

devoted, observant, pious

Examples of usage

  • He leads a religious life, attending church every Sunday.
  • The monks follow a strict religious routine.
Context #3 | Adjective

sacred

Worthy of worship; considered holy or divine.

Synonyms

divine, holy, sacrosanct

Examples of usage

  • The ancient temple is a religious site for many believers.
  • The religious relics are displayed in the museum.

Translations

Translations of the word "religious" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น religioso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคพเคฐเฅเคฎเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช religiรถs

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ religius

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะปั–ะณั–ะนะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ religijny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎ—ๆ•™็š„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท religieux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ religioso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dini

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ข…๊ต์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูŠู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรกboลพenskรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nรกboลพenskรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎ—ๆ•™็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ verski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ trรบarlegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดั–ะฝะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜แƒ’แƒ˜แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dini

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ religioso

Etymology

The word 'religious' originated from the Latin word 'religiosus', which means 'pious, devout, revering the gods'. It first appeared in the English language in the 12th century, with the meaning 'bound by vows to a religious life'. Over time, the word evolved to encompass a broader sense of belief in and devotion to a higher power or spiritual practice.

See also: irreligion.

Word Frequency Rank

At #860 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.