Religieus
Example: In de middeleeuwen was het religieus leven erg belangrijk.
Definition
"Religieus" is an adjective describing anything related to religion or religious practices. It often refers to beliefs, activities, or life aspects connected to organized faith or spirituality, such as in the phrase 'In the Middle Ages, religious life was very important.'
Etymology
The word "religieus" comes from the Latin 'religiosus,' meaning 'devout' or 'pious.' It entered Dutch through Old French and Latin influences, carrying the sense of being connected to religion or showing reverence. Did you know that the Latin root 'religio' is sometimes debated, but commonly linked to 'binding' or 'careful observance'?
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"Religieus" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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