religious
/rɪˈlɪdʒəs/
noun
- 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
- 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.
- 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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