religious in English: Connected with religion, or believing strongly in a god. (adjective)

Translation

Connected with religion, or believing strongly in a god.

Word origin

From Latin religiosus, from religio, deep respect for the gods.

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A "religious" person believes in a god and follows a religion.

Christmas .

Here "religious" means connected with religion.

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"Religious differences" are disagreements between religions.

religion

A set of beliefs about God or gods, with its own prayers and ways of living.

church

A building where Christians meet to pray and worship God.

god

A being that people pray to and believe has great power over the world.

faith

A strong belief in someone or something, held without proof.

pray

To speak to a god, often to ask for help or to give thanks.

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