coreligionist

[koh-ri-lij-uh-nist]

noun

an adherent of the same religion as another.

Origin of coreligionist

First recorded in 1835–45; co- + religion + -ist

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Historical Examples of coreligionist

Is the Jew's first duty to his countryman or to his coreligionist?
A Thousand Years of Jewish History
Maurice H. (Maurice Henry) Harris
It is, as already intimated, the increasing eclat of Shakespeare's name and fame which has made him desirable as a coreligionist.
What was the Religion of Shakespeare?
M. M. Mangasarian

British Dictionary definitions for coreligionist

coreligionist

noun

an adherent of the same religion as another

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