religious
[ri-lij-uhs]
adjective
noun, plural re·li·gious.
a member of a religious order, congregation, etc.; a monk, friar, or nun.
the religious, devout or religious persons: Each year, thousands of the religious make pilgrimages to the shrine.
Origin of religious
Synonyms for religious
2. reverent. Religious, devout, pious indicate a spirit of reverence toward God. Religious is a general word, applying to whatever pertains to faith or worship: a religious ceremony. Devout indicates a fervent spirit, usually genuine and often independent of outward observances: a deeply devout though unorthodox church member. Pious implies constant attention to, and extreme conformity with, outward observances. It can also suggest sham or hypocrisy: a pious hypocrite. 3. devoted, unswerving, meticulous.
Antonyms for religious
2. impious.
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Examples from the Web for nonreligious
Contemporary Examples of nonreligious
We are approaching a point where the nonreligious could be equally influential.
Pew Report Finding More Americans Unaffiliated With Religion Is Bad News for GOPMichelle Goldberg
October 10, 2012
Historical Examples of nonreligious
Don't many people carry or wear good-luck charms of a religious or nonreligious nature?
A Practical Guide to Self-HypnosisMelvin Powers
nonreligious
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religious
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