religionism
excessive or exaggerated religious zeal.
affected or pretended religious zeal.
Origin of religionism
1Other words from religionism
- re·li·gion·ist, noun
- re·li·gion·is·tic, adjective
- an·ti·re·li·gion·ist, noun, adjective
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How to use religionism in a sentence
The religionist replies that man's mind cannot fathom the will of God.
The Necessity of Atheism | Dr. D.M. BrooksThe work of the religionist is to separate truth from error, to make it effectual in practice, and give it to the world.
Beyond | Henry Seward HubbardAt the same time it is a truth which it behooves every religionist and particularly every Jew to believe.
A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy | Isaac HusikHe soon became a severe and stern religionist, undergoing penances to expiate the guilt incurred for his life of sin.
Paris: With Pen and Pencil | David W. BartlettThe religionist takes these general ideas as his foundation, and upon them builds the supernatural structure.
The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 11 (of 12) | Robert G. Ingersoll
British Dictionary definitions for religionism
/ (rɪˈlɪdʒəˌnɪzəm) /
extreme religious fervour
Derived forms of religionism
- religionist, noun, adjective
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