Meaning: A person who redeems or saves someone or something.

Part of speech: noun

Example: In many religions, a redeemer is a savior figure.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• savior
• rescuer

Meaning: The act of saving or recovering something.

Part of speech: noun

Example: His redemption came after years of hard work.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• salvation
• recovery

Meaning: Having the power to save or redeem.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The redemptive qualities of love are profound.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• saving
• rescuing

Meaning: The act of bringing someone back to life.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The resurrection of the character surprised the audience.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• revival
• rebirth

Meaning: Abbreviated form of 'reverend', used as a title for clergy.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The revd. Smith led the service.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• reverend
• clergyman

Meaning: A title used for members of the clergy.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The reverend gave a moving sermon.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• clergyman
• minister

Meaning: A member of the Roman Catholic Church, which is the largest Christian church.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She identifies as a roman catholic and attends church every Sunday.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Synonyms: Catholic

Meaning: The faith, practice, and system of the Roman Catholic Church.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Roman Catholicism has a rich history and many traditions.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Synonyms: Catholicism

Meaning: A string of beads used for counting prayers in the Catholic tradition.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She carried her rosary for comfort during the service.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Synonyms: prayer beads

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 person recognized for their holiness and virtue, often canonized in religious contexts.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Saint Francis is known for his compassion towards animals.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Meaning: The status of being recognized as a saint.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The process of sainthood can take many years.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Meaning: Having the qualities of a saint; virtuous and holy.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Her saintly behavior inspired everyone around her.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Meaning: The act of being saved from harm, ruin, or loss.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Many seek salvation through faith.

Category: Religion › Spirituality

Meaning: To make something holy or sacred.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The priest will sanctify the water.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• consecrate
• bless

Meaning: The state of being holy or sacred.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They respected the sanctity of the temple.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• holiness
• sacredness

Meaning: A sacred place, especially in a temple.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The sanctum was off-limits to outsiders.

Category: Religion

Synonyms: shrine

Meaning: A figure in various religions representing evil or opposition to God.

Part of speech: noun

Example: In many stories, Satan tempts people to do wrong.

Category: Religion › Theology

Synonyms: the Devil

Meaning: Relating to Satan or evil practices.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The movie depicted a satanic ritual.

Category: Religion › Theology

Synonyms: diabolical

Meaning: A belief system that worships Satan or promotes evil practices.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Satanism is often misunderstood and misrepresented.

Category: Religion › Theology

Meaning: Relating to the sacred writings of a religion.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The scriptural texts are important for understanding the faith.

Category: Religion › Texts

Synonyms:

• religious
• sacred

Meaning: The sacred writings of a religion.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Many people study scripture for guidance.

Category: Religion › Texts

Synonyms: holy text

Meaning: The anticipated return of Jesus Christ.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Many believe in the second coming of Christ.

Category: Religion

Synonyms: return

Meaning: A group of people with somewhat different religious beliefs from those of a larger group.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The sect followed unique rituals and practices.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• denomination
• group

Meaning: Relating to or characteristic of a sect.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Sectarian violence has been a problem in some regions.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• factional
• divisive

Meaning: Not connected with religious or spiritual matters.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The country has a secular government.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• non-religious
• temporal

Antonyms: religious

Meaning: The principle of separating religion from political, social, and educational institutions.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Secularism promotes freedom of belief.

Category: Religion

Synonyms: non-religiousness

Meaning: a type of celestial or heavenly being

Part of speech: noun

Example: The seraph appeared in the vision.

Category: Religion › Angels

Synonyms: angel

Meaning: A talk on a religious or moral subject.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The pastor delivered a powerful sermon on kindness.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Meaning: A member of a Christian denomination that observes Saturday as the Sabbath.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She is a Seventh-Day Adventist and attends church on Saturdays.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Meaning: Islamic law derived from the Quran and Hadith.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Sharia governs many aspects of life in some Muslim countries.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• Islamic law
• religious law

Meaning: A Jewish holiday celebrating the giving of the Torah.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Shavuoth is celebrated seven weeks after Passover.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• Feast of Weeks
• Pentecost