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English
Etymology
Borrowed from French religieux. Doublet of religious.
Pronunciation
Noun
religieux (plural religieux)
- (historical) A man bound by monastic vows; a monk.
References
French
Etymology
Inherited from Old French religieus, from Latin religiōsus.
Pronunciation
Adjective
religieux (feminine religieuse, masculine plural religieux, feminine plural religieuses)
- religious
Derived terms
Descendants
Noun
religieux m (plural religieux, feminine religieuse)
- a religious person (man)
- (Catholicism) a religious (a man who is a member of a religious institute or order; a friar, monk, or religious priest)
Derived terms
Descendants
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