I. ri-ˈli-jəs adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French religius, from Latin religiosus, from religio
Date: 13th century
1. : relating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity
a religious person
religious attitudes
2. : of, relating to, or devoted to religious beliefs or observances
joined a religious order
3.
a. : scrupulously and conscientiously faithful
b. : fervent , zealous
• re·li·gious·ly adverb
• re·li·gious·ness noun
II. noun
( plural religious )
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French religius, from religius, adjective
Date: 13th century
: a member of a religious order under monastic vows