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US/rɪˈlɪdʒ.əs/
UK/rɪˈlɪdʒ.əs/
connected with religion, or believing strongly in a religion
In context
Many religious festivals take place during the first month of the lunar year.
My grandmother is very religious and goes to the pagoda every week.
Visitors to the temple should respect local religious customs and dress modestly.
Words that go with religious
adjective + noun
- religious beliefPeople have different religious beliefs.
- religious festivalThe village holds a religious festival in spring.
- religious leaderReligious leaders called for peace.
- religious groupSeveral religious groups live peacefully here.
adverb + adjective
- deeply religiousHe comes from a deeply religious family.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
My grandmother is very religion and goes to temple daily.Correct: My grandmother is very religious and goes to temple daily.