religious

Everyday

1. Religious means connected with religion, the belief in a god or gods and the ways people worship. tree →
2. A religious person believes in a religion and follows its rules. tree →
3. Religiously can mean very carefully and regularly («He brushes his teeth religiously»). tree →

In the lessons

In RE (religious education) pupils learn about many religions, such as Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Sikhism and Buddhism, their festivals and holy places, and to respect people's beliefs, including people who are not religious. Phrases: «religious festival», «religious education (RE)», «religious leader», «religious beliefs».

Examples

• Diwali and Christmas are religious festivals. tree →
• My grandma is very religious and goes to church every Sunday. tree →
• In RE we learned about religious buildings like mosques and temples. tree →
• People of many religious beliefs live in our town. tree →
• Some families are not religious at all. tree →
• The priest is a religious leader. tree →
• We should respect other people's religious customs. tree →
• He checks his football boots religiously before every match. tree →
• And now a few words will be necessary concerning the religious beliefs of the Romans. tree →

Note

Pronounced ri-LIJ-us; spelling trap: «-gious» like «prestigious». Noun «religion». Respect: never mock someone's religion or lack of one; people may wear clothes or eat foods for religious reasons.

In Jewish tradition

In RE (religious education) pupils learn about many religions, such as Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Sikhism and Buddhism, their festivals and holy places, and to respect people's beliefs, including people who are not religious. Phrases: «religious festival», «religious education (RE)», «religious leader», «religious beliefs».

Note

Pronounced ri-LIJ-us; spelling trap: «-gious» like «prestigious». Noun «religion». Respect: never mock someone's religion or lack of one; people may wear clothes or eat foods for religious reasons.