religionism

[ ri-lij-uh-niz-uhm ]

noun

1. excessive or exaggerated religious zeal.
2. affected or pretended religious zeal.

religionism

/ rɪˈlɪdʒəˌnɪzəm /

noun

1. extreme religious fervour

Derived Forms

• reˈligionist, nounadjective

Other Words From

• re·ligion·ist noun
• re·ligion·istic adjective
• anti·re·ligion·ist noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of religionism¹

First recorded in 1785–95; religion + -ism

Example Sentences

The austerity of his manners frightens his old father, who can little comprehend the religionism of the new school.

From Project Gutenberg

There was abundance of lip-worship, but little sincerity; plentiful religionism, but no godliness.

From Project Gutenberg

The whole current of the religionism of the day is against it.

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