religious

/ɹɪlˈɪd‍ʒəs/

/ɹiˈɫɪdʒəs/, /ɹɪˈɫɪdʒəs/

religious

religieux

related to a religion

Synonymes : spiritual

croyant

having a strong belief in a particular religion

Antonymes : irreligious

Exemples

1. Religious instruction is banned in all state schools in the country.

2. He has very firmly held religious beliefs.

3. In many cases religious persecution is the cause of people fleeing their country.

4. In the past, some religious authorities would accuse certain individuals of being holier than the Pope, questioning their motives.