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re·li·gious
I. \rə̇ˈlijəs, rēˈ-\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Old French religieus, from Latin religiosus, from religio religion + -osus -ous — more at religion
1. : relating to that which is acknowledged as ultimate reality : manifesting devotion to and reflecting the nature of the divine or that which one holds to be of ultimate importance : exemplifying the influence of religion : pious, godly
< a religious purpose >
< a religious man >
< religious attitude >
2. : committed, dedicated, or consecrated to the service of the divine : set apart to religion
< a Buddhist monk of a religious order >
< the religious life of a nun >
< religious offerings >
3. : of or relating to religion : concerned with religion : teaching or setting forth religion
< religious liberty >
< a religious duty >
< a religious poet >
also : sacred, holy
< a religious book >
< religious rites >
4.
a. : scrupulously and conscientiously faithful
< religious in his observance of rules of health >
b. : fervent, zealous
Synonyms: see devout
II. noun
(plural religious)
Etymology: Middle English, from Old French religieus, from religieus, adjective
: one (as a monk or nun) who is bound by vows, sequestered from secular concerns, and devoted to a life of piety |