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Definition of religious - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
personal devotionshowing strong belief in a god or gods
- He is very religious and attends church weekly.
2.
church mattersconnected with a faith group or its practices
- He lives in a religious community.
3.
dutyextremely careful and conscientious
- She is religious about her work schedule.
Noun
religionmember of a monastic community who follows spiritual vows
- She became a religious after joining the convent.
Expressions with religious
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showing great care and attention
She is religious about her morning routine, never missing a step.
person extremely enthusiastic about religion
My uncle is a religious nut who attends church daily.
asking if someone follows a religion
Are you religious or do you follow any spiritual practices?
rituals performed as part of religious practice
The religious ceremony included prayers and hymns.
celebration marking a religious occasion
Easter is a religious festival celebrated by Christians worldwide.
day for religious observance or celebration
Christmas is a religious holiday celebrated by Christians.
individual with spiritual influence in a religion
The religious leader inspired many with his teachings.
music for religious ceremonies or worship
The choir sang religious music during the service.
someone who practices a specific religion
The religious person attended services every Sunday.
school teaching religious studies and general education
The religious school offers courses in both science and theology.
song used in religious ceremonies or rituals
The monks chanted a religious song at dawn.
document containing religious teachings
The Quran is a religious text in Islam.
written work with spiritual significance
The Bhagavad Gita is a religious writing in Hinduism.
faith in a divine or spiritual power
Her religious belief was integral to her identity..
donation given to support a religious cause
She made a religious offering to the church fund.
group living by religious rules within a larger faith
She joined a religious order after college.
customary practice in a religion
The religious rite of fasting is observed during certain holy months.
repeated action in religious practice
Lighting candles is a common religious ritual.
formal ceremony of worship in a religious institution
They attended a religious service at the local church on Sunday..
organization with unconventional, intense beliefs and rituals
The documentary investigated a religious cult accused of isolating its members.
right to follow any religion without being stopped or punished
Religious freedom is protected by the constitution.
organized effort to promote religious beliefs
The evangelical religious movement gained many followers.
person’s outlook on religion, including convictions and observances
Her religious orientation shaped how she worshiped and lived.
regular activity done for spiritual reasons
Meditation is a common religious practice in many cultures.
Origin of religious
Latin, religiosus (pious) + -ous (full of)
Terms with religious included in their meaning
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religion
person with strong religious faith
organization
institution of religious believers
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abstain from eating for religious reasons
religious statue
representation of a deity, often a statue
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dedicated to a religious purpose or god
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person leading religious services in Protestant churches
religious act
act of praying to a deity
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person who delivers religious sermons or messages
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speech giving religious or moral advice during a service
religious leader
person authorized to perform religious ceremonies
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religious ceremony or ritual
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ceremony or ritual in a religious context
religious event
festival with religious significance organized by a church
music
musical compositions for religious ceremonies
religious emphasis
school with strong emphasis on worship and religion
education
private religious school run by a church
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religious worship event held in a church
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religious day for rest and worship
religious art
ring of light around a holy figure's head
sacred place
land considered sacred or hallowed by religious tradition
religious figure
man recognized for his religious sanctity
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sacred site revered by a religious group
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building for religious gatherings and prayer
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religious service held in the morning
Examples of religious in a sentence
They are religious, often participating in spiritual rituals. She joined a religious organization last year. The building is used for religious purposes. He is religious about checking the safety equipment. She keeps a religious record of every expense. The religious took vows of silence.
As a religious, he dedicated his life to prayer.
View all translations of religious
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- French:religieux, religieuse, ...
- German:religiös, Ordensangehörige, ...
- Italian:religioso, religiosa, ...
- Spanish:religioso, monje, ...
- Portuguese:religioso, membro de ordem religiosa, ...
- Chinese:虔诚的, 修道士, ...
- Japanese:信心深い, 修道者, ...
- Arabic:مُتَدَيِّن, راهِب, ...
- Hebrew:דָּתִי, נְזִירָה, ...
- Russian:религиозный, монах, ...
- Ukrainian:релігійний, чернець, ...
- Hindi:धार्मिक, साधु, ...
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