religious

English

/ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/

adj
Definitions
  • Concerning religion.
  • Committed to the practice or adherence of religion.
  • Highly dedicated, as one would be to a religion.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English religiouse derived from religieus derived from Old French religious derived from Latin religiōsus (conscientious, religious, superstitious).

Origin

Latin

religiōsus

Gloss

conscientious, religious, superstitious

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