Meaning: The female head of a convent.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The abbess led the community in prayer.

Category: Religion › Leadership

Synonyms:

• superior
• leader

Meaning: A monastery or convent, often large and impressive.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They visited the ancient abbey on their trip.

Category: Religion › Architecture

Synonyms:

• monastery
• convent

Meaning: The male head of a monastery.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The abbot gave a sermon to the monks.

Category: Religion › Leadership

Synonyms:

• superior
• leader

Meaning: Formal release from guilt or punishment.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He sought absolution for his past mistakes.

Category: Religion › Forgiveness

Synonyms:

• forgiveness
• pardon

Meaning: A person assisting a priest or minister in a religious service.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The acolyte lit the candles during the ceremony.

Category: Religion › Clergy

Synonyms:

• assistant
• helper

Meaning: the first man created according to the Bible

Part of speech: noun

Example: Adam is a significant figure in many religious texts.

Category: Religion › Biblical Figures

Meaning: a cube-shaped building in Mecca, considered the most sacred site in Islam

Part of speech: noun

Example: Muslims face the Caaba during their prayers.

Category: Religion

Meaning: a mystical interpretation of the Bible in Jewish tradition

Part of speech: noun

Example: He studied cabala to understand its spiritual teachings.

Category: Religion

Synonyms: Kabbalah

Meaning: related to cabala or mystical interpretations

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The book explores cabbalistic themes.

Category: Religion

Meaning: the state of being condemned to eternal punishment

Part of speech: noun

Example: He feared damnation for his sins.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• condemnation
• cursing

Meaning: condemned to eternal punishment

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He felt like a damned soul.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• condemned
• cursed

Meaning: the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Dalai Lama promotes peace and compassion.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• spiritual leader
• monk

Meaning: a report of the words or actions of the Prophet Muhammad

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Hadith is an important source of Islamic teachings.

Category: Religion › Islam

Meaning: a prayer in Christianity asking for the intercession of the Virgin Mary

Part of speech: noun

Example: They said a Hail Mary before the game.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Synonyms:

• prayer
• invocation

Meaning: a garment made of coarse material worn as a penance

Part of speech: noun

Example: He wore a hair shirt to show his repentance.

Category: Religion › Penance

Synonyms:

• sackcloth
• penitential garment

Meaning: a sacred building in Mecca, Islam's holiest site

Part of speech: noun

Example: Muslims face the Kaaba during their prayers.

Category: Religion

Meaning: a mystical interpretation of Jewish teachings

Part of speech: noun

Example: Kabbalah explores the nature of God and the universe.

Category: Religion

Meaning: a non-believer in Islam

Part of speech: noun

Example: In some contexts, 'kafir' is used to describe someone who does not follow Islam.

Category: Religion

Meaning: A title for the Virgin Mary or a representation of her in art.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The painting depicted a madonna and child.

Category: Religion

Synonyms: Mary

Meaning: a mystical Jewish tradition

Part of speech: noun

Example: Qabalah explores the nature of God and the universe.

Category: Religion › Mysticism

Meaning: the direction Muslims face during prayer

Part of speech: noun

Example: The qibla is towards the Kaaba in Mecca.

Category: Religion › Islam

Meaning: a member of the Religious Society of Friends

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Quaker community values peace and simplicity.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Meaning: The holy book of Islam.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Muslims read the Quran as a guide for their faith.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• Koran
• holy book

Meaning: a Jewish religious leader and teacher

Part of speech: noun

Example: The rabbi led the prayer service.

Category: Religion › Judaism

Meaning: related to rabbis or their teachings

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He studied rabbinical texts for years.

Category: Religion › Judaism

Meaning: a day of religious observance and abstinence from work

Part of speech: noun

Example: Many people rest on the Sabbath.

Category: Religion

Meaning: relating to priests or the priesthood

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His sacerdotal duties kept him busy.

Category: Religion

Meaning: a religious ceremony or act

Part of speech: noun

Example: Baptism is a sacrament in many Christian traditions.

Category: Religion

Meaning: regarded with reverence and respect

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The temple is a sacred place for worship.

Category: Religion

Meaning: relating to a sacrifice

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The sacrificial offering was made at the altar.

Category: Religion

Meaning: violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred

Part of speech: noun

Example: Vandalism of the church was considered sacrilege.

Category: Religion

Meaning: a person in charge of the sacristy and its contents

Part of speech: noun

Example: The sacristan prepared the altar for the service.

Category: Religion

Meaning: a room in a church where sacred vessels are kept

Part of speech: noun

Example: The priest went to the sacristy to prepare for the mass.

Category: Religion

Meaning: a mystic or ascetic in Hinduism

Part of speech: noun

Example: The sadhu meditated by the river.

Category: Religion

Meaning: a place of worship or a container for sacred items

Part of speech: noun

Example: The tabernacle was beautifully decorated.

Category: Religion › Worship

Synonyms: sanctuary

Meaning: a name for God in some religious contexts

Part of speech: noun

Example: Many prayers are addressed to Yah weh.

Category: Religion

Meaning: an ancient religion founded by Zoroaster

Part of speech: noun

Example: Zoroastrianism emphasizes the duality of good and evil.

Category: Religion

Synonyms: ancient religion