religious

/rɪˈlɪdʒəs/
noun
  1. A person who is a member of a religious order, such as a monk or nun.
    • Several religious from the convent came to help at the charity event.
    • The community supports the religious who serve in the local parish.
    • The religious live in the monastery and dedicate their lives to prayer.
adjective
  1. Relating to or believing in a religion; having a strong belief in a god or gods.
    • The school respects students of all religious backgrounds.
    • He is not very religious, but he celebrates the holidays with his community.
    • She comes from a religious family that attends church every Sunday.
  2. Done with careful and regular attention; very thorough and consistent.
    • She is religious about checking her email every morning.
    • The gardener was religious in watering the plants at the same time each day.
    • He keeps a religious schedule of exercise and healthy eating.
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