religionist

re·li·gion·ism

[ri-lij-uh-niz-uhm]
noun
1.
excessive or exaggerated religious zeal.
2.
affected or pretended religious zeal.

Origin:
1785–95; religion + -ism

re·li·gion·ist, noun
re·li·gion·is·tic, adjective
an·ti·re·li·gion·ist, noun, adjective
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religionism (rɪˈlɪdʒəˌnɪzəm) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
extreme religious fervour
 
re'ligionist
 
n, —adj

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religionism (rɪˈlɪdʒəˌnɪzəm) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
extreme religious fervour
 
re'ligionist
 
n, —adj

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