semireligious

[sem-ee-ri-lij-uh s, sem-ahy-]

adjective

having a somewhat religious character.

Origin of semireligious

First recorded in 1860–65; semi- + religious

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Historical Examples of semireligious

The ceremony may be performed by anyone, but partakes of only a semireligious character when not performed by a bailn.
The Manbos of Mindano
John M. Garvan