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Meaning of religious

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

religious

Pronunciation:/ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/

noun

Definitions

  1. A member of a religious order, i.e. a monk or nun.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Concerning religion.

    Example: It is the job of this court to rule on legal matters. We do not consider religious issues.

  2. Committed to the practice or adherence of religion.

    Example: I was much more religious as a teenager than I am now.

  3. Highly dedicated, as one would be to a religion.

    Example: I'm a religious fan of college basketball.