religious
gb/ɹɪlˈɪd͡ʒəs/ us/ɹɪlˈɪd͡ʒəs/
A2
English
~ 1500
vallási, egyházi, vallásos, szerzetes
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] is religious
The country has many religious festivals throughout the year.
Az országban egész évben sok vallási ünnepet tartanak.
She studied the influence of religious leaders in politics.
A vallási vezetők politikára gyakorolt hatását tanulmányozta.
Religious education is part of the school curriculum.
The temple is an important religious site for locals.
Learner examples
My family has many religious traditions.
A családomnak sok vallási hagyománya van.
He goes to a religious school.
Egyházi iskolába jár.
We visited a religious building on our trip.
That book is about religious history.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'religious' with 'spiritual'; 'religious' usually refers to organized systems of belief and practice, while 'spiritual' can be more personal and not tied to a specific religion.
Meaning
Connected with religion or faith
Collocations
religious beliefs
|religious practices
|religious group
|religious holiday
|religious leader
Synonyms
faith-based (Emphasizes that something is founded on religious belief rather than secular principles.)
Antonyms
secular (Describes things not connected to religion or spiritual matters.)
Themes
beliefs
|culture
|society
|religion
|core_vocabulary
Definition
About religion, faith, or the worship of a god or gods.
Relating to or concerned with religion, religious beliefs, or the practice of a religion.
A2
2
vallásos
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is religious
Her grandmother is very religious and attends church every Sunday.
A nagymamája nagyon vallásos, és minden vasárnap templomba jár.
He became more religious after his trip to India.
Az indiai útja után vallásosabb lett.
They are raising their children in a religious household.
Learner examples
My uncle is very religious.
A nagybátyám nagyon vallásos.
She is a religious woman.
Ő vallásos nő.
He became religious after he got married.
Common mistake:
Learners may use 'religious' instead of 'faithful' when talking about loyalty to people or causes; 'religious' should be used only for religion-related devotion.
Meaning
Faithful in religious practice
Collocations
deeply religious
|very religious
|religious person
Synonyms
devout (Often used for someone deeply committed to their faith, especially in a respectful tone.)
Antonyms
irreligious (Describes someone who lacks interest in or rejects religion.)
Themes
beliefs
|personality
|religion
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Believing strongly in a religion and following it in daily life.
Showing strong belief in a religion and actively following its rules, rituals, and moral code.
NOUN
B2
3
szerzetes
B2
The ceremony was attended by several religious from different communities.
A szertartáson több, különböző közösségből érkezett szerzetes is részt vett.
As a young man, he spoke with a religious about joining the order.
Fiatalemberként beszélt egy szerzetessel a rendbe való belépésről.
The convent housed twenty religious, mostly nuns.
Learner examples
He talked with a religious about life in the monastery.
Egy szerzetessel beszélt a kolostori életről.
The church has many religious working there.
Az egyháznál sok szerzetes dolgozik.
Some religious live in the monastery.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this noun with the adjective; as a noun, 'religious' is much less common and mostly used in formal or Catholic contexts.
Meaning
Member of a religious order
Collocations
a Catholic religious
|Buddhist religious
Synonyms
monastic (Refers specifically to monks or nuns living under religious vows.)
Antonyms
layperson (Someone who is not a member of the clergy or a religious order.)
Themes
beliefs
|society
|religion
Definition
A man or woman who lives according to special rules of a religious group, often in a monastery or convent.
A person who has taken formal vows and belongs to a monastic or other organized religious order.
Grammar
Dictionary form
religious
IPA
GB/ɹɪlˈɪd͡ʒəs/
US/ɹɪlˈɪd͡ʒəs/
Syllables & stress
re - li - gious (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (li)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: religious
Noun
- Base: religious
- Plural: religious
Word family
Expressions
deeply religious
1/dˈipli ɹɪlˈɪd͡ʒəs/
fixed phrase
Very committed to religion
Believing strongly in a religion and following it closely.
Examples
- Her parents are deeply religious and go to church twice a week.
- He grew up in a deeply religious household.
religious belief
1/ɹɪlˈɪd͡ʒəs bɪlˈif/
fixed phrase
Belief related to religion
An idea or opinion that is part of a religion.
Examples
- His political views are shaped by his religious beliefs.
- Different cultures have different religious beliefs.
religious ceremony
1/ɹɪlˈɪd͡ʒəs sˈɛɹɪmˌoʊni/
fixed phrase
Formal event for worship or rites
A special event with set actions that is part of a religion, like a wedding or funeral in church.
Examples
- They attended a religious ceremony at the temple.
- The wedding was both a civil and a religious ceremony.
religious freedom
1/ɹɪlˈɪd͡ʒəs fɹˈidəm/
fixed phrase
Freedom to follow any religion
The right to choose and follow any religion, or no religion, without control from the government.
Examples
- The constitution guarantees religious freedom for all citizens.
- Religious freedom is protected by law in many countries.
religious leader
1/ɹɪlˈɪd͡ʒəs lˈidɚ/
fixed phrase
Leader in a religion
A person who guides or teaches people in their religion, like a priest, imam, or rabbi.
Examples
- Religious leaders met to discuss peace efforts.
- The community looks to its religious leaders for guidance.