definition of the word religious

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".

• IPA: /ɹɪˈlɪdʒəs/, SAMPA: /r`I"lIdZ@s/
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• Rhymes: -ɪdʒəs

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.

• irreligious
• religion
• religious order
• religious leader
• religiously
• religiousness
• sacreligious

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