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religious person

NOUN

believer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adherent devotee disciple follower supporter zealot

STRONG

acceptor apostle canonist convert doctrinaire prophet proselyte religionist upholder

Antonyms

STRONGEST

adversary

WEAK

agnostic atheist disbeliever non-believer

Example Sentences

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He’s a less religious person, but he’s certainly someone who people think can consolidate power.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026

My mom was a religious person, and I wasn’t, but for me dancing is where I felt closer to God.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2024

“I’m a religious person and the hateful person I have become is certainly not what I wanted,” he said.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 24, 2024

She added that her son had struggled with depression, and was a "very religious person".

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2023

I am not a religious person, but I will admit that I prayed then.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss