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10 Language-to-English DictionariesReligious Text
/rɪˈlɪdʒ.əs tɛkst/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A written work that is considered sacred or authoritative in a particular religion.
"The Bible is a central religious text for Christians." - 2
Any scripture or document that conveys spiritual teachings or doctrines.
"The Quran serves as the religious text for Muslims, guiding their beliefs and practices."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'religious' originates from the Latin 'religiosus', meaning 'devout' or 'conscientious', while 'text' comes from the Latin 'textus', meaning 'woven' or 'fabric'. The combination reflects the concept of sacred writings that are integral to various faiths, evolving through centuries of religious scholarship.
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Texte religieux
Transliteration: tɛkst ʁe.li.ɡjø
"La Bible est un texte religieux important."
Religiöser Text
Transliteration: ʁeˈliːɡi̯øːzɐ tɛkst
"Die Bibel ist ein religiöser Text für Christen."
Testo religioso
Transliteration: ˈtɛsto re.liˈdʒizo
"Il Corano è un testo religioso per i musulmani."
Texto religioso
Transliteration: ˈteksto re.liˈxioso
"La Biblia es un texto religioso fundamental."
Texto religioso
Transliteration: ˈtɛkstu ʁe.liˈʒjuzu
"O Alcorão é um texto religioso para os muçulmanos."
धार्मिक पाठ
Transliteration: dhārmik pāṭh
"गीता एक महत्वपूर्ण धार्मिक पाठ है।"
宗教文本
Transliteration: zōngjiào wénběn
"圣经是基督教的宗教文本。"
종교 문서
Transliteration: jong-gyo munseo
"성경은 기독교의 종교 문서입니다."
宗教文書
Transliteration: しゅうきょうぶんしょ
"聖書はキリスト教の宗教文書です。"
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