Religious
Example: Many people visit religious places during important festivals.
Definition
"Religious" describes anything related to religion, including beliefs, practices, or institutions centered around faith, worship, or spirituality. For example, "religious" places are sites where people gather for worship or spiritual activities during important festivals.
Etymology
The word "religious" comes from the Latin term 'religiosus,' which means 'devout' or 'faithful.' It is derived from 'religio,' referring to careful observance of rites or reverence for the divine. Did you know that the root might be linked to 'religare,' meaning 'to bind,' highlighting how religion binds people together?
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"Religious" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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