Religious - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |rɪˈlɪdʒəs|  American pronunciation of the word religious
Brit.  |rɪˈlɪdʒəs|  British pronunciation of the word religious

noun

- a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience

adjective

- concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church (syn: spiritual)
religious texts
a member of a religious order
- extremely scrupulous and conscientious
religious in observing the rules of health

Extra examples

My religious beliefs forbid the drinking of alcohol.

Religious leaders called for an end to the violence.

His wife is very active in the church, but he's not religious himself.

I don't share her religious beliefs.

The class focused on the great religious leaders of the last century.

He gets angry if anyone challenges his religious beliefs.

The speech had religious tones to it.

Does the ceremony have any religious significance?

Both secular and religious institutions can apply for the funds.

Their religious beliefs are manifested in every aspect of their lives.

...a religious leader whose beneficence is felt by all who meet him...

A number of religious ceremonials

He attempted to give a religious coloration to the war.

...will serve as commissary of religious education for the whole diocese...

He's living in a religious commune.

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