Religious: meaning, definitions and examples

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religious

[ rɪˈlɪdʒəs ]

^{Context #1}

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}

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.

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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:

🇵🇹 religioso

🇮🇳 धार्मिक

🇩🇪 religiös

🇮🇩 religius

🇺🇦 релігійний

🇵🇱 religijny

🇯🇵 宗教的

🇫🇷 religieux

🇪🇸 religioso

🇹🇷 dini

🇰🇷 종교적인

🇸🇦 ديني

🇨🇿 náboženský

🇸🇰 náboženský

🇨🇳 宗教的

🇸🇮 verski

🇮🇸 trúarlegur

🇰🇿 діни

🇬🇪 რელიგიური

🇦🇿 dini

🇲🇽 religioso

Word origin

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.