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pseudo-religious

pseu·do-re·li·gious
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [soo-doh ri-lij-uh s]
    • /ˈsu doʊ rɪˈlɪdʒ əs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [soo-doh ri-lij-uh s]
    • /ˈsu doʊ rɪˈlɪdʒ əs/

Definitions of pseudo-religious word

  • adjective pseudo-religious of, relating to, or concerned with religion: a religious holiday. 1
  • adjective pseudo-religious imbued with or exhibiting religion; pious; devout; godly: a religious man. 1
  • adjective pseudo-religious scrupulously faithful; conscientious: religious care. 1
  • adjective pseudo-religious pertaining to or connected with a monastic or religious order. 1
  • adjective pseudo-religious appropriate to religion or to sacred rites or observances. 1
  • noun plural pseudo-religious a member of a religious order, congregation, etc.; a monk, friar, or nun. 1

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Origin of pseudo-religious

First appearance:

before 1175
One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English (< Old French) < Latin religiōsus, equivalent to religi(ō) religion + -ōsus -ous

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Parts of speech for Pseudo-religious

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

pseudo-religious popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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