word
Religious
Rih-LIH-juhs
/rɪˈlɪdʒʌs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
religious
Dictionary meaning
Of or relating to clergy bound by monastic vows.
Examples
- The religious or regular clergy conducts the service.
- A religious man.
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