Religionist: alternatives and connections

A monastery or society of persons of either sex, secluded from the world and devoted to religion and celibacy; also, the monastic buil…

To hold, be attached, or devoted; to remain fixed, either by personal union or conformity of faith, principle, or opinion; as, men adh…

In the early church, one who devoted himself to a solitary and contemplative life, characterized by devotion, extreme self-denial, and…

Something attached; some adjunct attached to an instrument, machine, or other object; as, a sewing machine attachment (i. e., a device…

The act of awaking, or ceasing to sleep. Specifically: A revival of religion, or more general attention to religious matters than usua…

A person who regards his own faith and views in matters of religion as unquestionably right, and any belief or opinion opposed to or d…

Obstinately and blindly attached to some creed, opinion practice, or ritual; unreasonably devoted to a system or party, and illiberal…

The religion or system of doctrines of the Brahmans; the religion of Brahma.

The religion based upon the doctrine originally taught by the Hindoo sage Gautama Siddartha, surnamed Buddha, "the awakened or enlight…

A zealot.

A religious or either sex devoted to prayer and meditation, rather than to active works of charity.

An association or community of recluses devoted to a religious life; a body of monks or nuns.

Consecrated to a purpose; strongly attached; zealous; devout; as, a devoted admirer.

One who is wholly devoted; esp., one given wholly to religion; one who is superstitiously given to religious duties and ceremonies; a…

Devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties; absorbed in religious exercises; given to devotion; pious; reverent; religiou…

An enthusiast; a zealot.

Not believing on God or religion; specifically, not believing in the Christian religion.

A person affected by excessive enthusiasm, particularly on religious subjects; one who indulges wild and extravagant notions of religi…