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religionism
[ ri-lij-uh-niz-uhm ]
/ rɪˈlɪdʒ əˌnɪz əm /
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noun
excessive or exaggerated religious zeal.
affected or pretended religious zeal.
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OTHER WORDS FROM religionism
re·li·gion·ist, nounre·li·gion·is·tic, adjectivean·ti·re·li·gion·ist, noun, adjectiveWords nearby religionism
relig., relight, religieuse, religieux, religion, religionism, religiose, religiosity, religious, religious house, religiously
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How to use religionism in a sentence
The austerity of his manners frightens his old father, who can little comprehend the religionism of the new school.
The Newcomes|William Makepeace ThackerayThere was abundance of lip-worship, but little sincerity; plentiful religionism, but no godliness.
The Expositor's Bible|F. W. FarrarThe whole current of the religionism of the day is against it.
The Way of Salvation in the Lutheran Church|G. H. Gerberding
British Dictionary definitions for religionism
religionism
/ (rɪˈlɪdʒəˌnɪzəm) /
noun
extreme religious fervour
Derived forms of religionism
religionist, noun, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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