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10 Language-to-English DictionariesReligious
/rɪˈlɪdʒ.əs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to or believing in a religion or religions.
"She comes from a deeply religious family that attends services every Sunday." - 2
Treated with or exhibiting strict devotion, piety, or scrupulous care.
"He has a religious dedication to his daily physical training routine."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'religiosus', originating from 'religio' (obligation, bond, reverence), combining 're-' (back, anew) and 'ligare' (to bind). Entering Middle English in the 14th century, it initially denoted monastic or devoted spiritual life before broadening to describe general faith and theological adherence.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Religious" is said worldwide
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religieux
Transliteration: ʁəliʒjø
"C'est un monument historique à forte valeur religieuse."
religiös
Transliteration: ʁeliˈɡiøːs
"Er ist ein sehr religiöser Mensch."
religioso
Transliteration: reliˈdʒoːzo
"Partecipano alle celebrazioni religiose locali."
religioso
Transliteration: reliˈɣioso
"La arquitectura colonial tiene un fuerte trasfondo religioso."
religioso
Transliteration: ʁeliˈɡiozu
"Eles mantêm fortes laços com a comunidade religiosa."
धार्मिक
Transliteration: dharmik
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"वह एक बहुत धार्मिक व्यक्ति है।"
宗教的
Transliteration: zōng jiào de
Script: 中文汉字
"这是一项重要的宗教活动。"
종교적인
Transliteration: jong-gyo-jeog-in
Script: 한국어 한글
"그들은 종교적인 신념을 가지고 있다."
神学的
Transliteration: shinkōteki
Script: 日本語
"彼女はその問題に対して神学的アプローチをとった。"
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