religionist

re·li·gion·ism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ri-lij-uh-niz-uh m]
- /rɪˈlɪdʒ əˌnɪz əm/
- /ri.ˈlɪ.dʒə.ˌnɪst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-lij-uh-niz-uh m]
- /rɪˈlɪdʒ əˌnɪz əm/

Definitions of religionist word

noun religionist excessive or exaggerated religious zeal. 1
noun religionist affected or pretended religious zeal. 1

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Origin of religionist

First appearance:

before 1785

One of the 44% newest English words

First recorded in 1785-95; religion + -ism

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Parts of speech for Religionist

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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religionist popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for religionist

noun religionist

acceptor — the person or organization on which a draft or bill of exchange is drawn after liability has been accepted, usually by signature
believer — If you are a great believer in something, you think that it is good, right, or useful.
canonist — a specialist in canon law
dogmatist — a person who asserts his or her opinions in an unduly positive or arrogant manner; a dogmatic person.
orthodox — of, relating to, or conforming to the approved form of any doctrine, philosophy, ideology, etc.

All 5 Synonyms of religionist