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[ English

[ Etymology

Various theories exist:

  1. From the Latin religio, "respect for what is sacred".
  2. Latin re- and legere -- "to read again".
  3. Latin religare, "to bind".

[ Pronunciation

[ Adjective

religious (comparative more religious, superlative most religious)

Positive
religious

Comparative
more religious

Superlative
most religious
  1. Concerning religion.
    It is the job of this court to rule on legal matters. We do not consider religious issues.
  2. Committed to the practice of religion.
    I was much more religious as a teenager than I am now.
  3. Highly dedicated, as one would be to a religion.
    I'm a religious fan of college basketball.

[ Translations

concerning religion
committed to the practice of religion
highly dedicated
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[ Noun

religious (plural: religious)

  1. A member of a religious order.
    I am only one religious among thee many religious of this church.

[ Translations

member of religious order

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