Religious (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Having or showing belief in and reverence for a deity; "a religious man"; "religious attitude".
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Meaning 2
Concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church; "religious texts"; "a member of a religious order"; "lords temporal and spiritual"; "spiritual leaders"; "spiritual songs".
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Examples
- The convent was a place of refuge for women seeking a religious life.
- He was a deeply religious person who attended mass every morning.
- The church was a center for religious activity in the small town.
- She had lived a religious life for many years, dedicating herself to helping the poor.
- The book explored the religious themes found in the works of the famous novelist.
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Meaning 3
Of or relating to clergy bound by monastic vows; "the religious or regular clergy conducts the service".
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Meaning 4
Extremely scrupulous and conscientious; "religious in observing the rules of health".
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