Meaning: A spiritual hermitage or monastery in Hinduism.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She spent a month at an ashram in India to meditate.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• hermitage
• monastery

Meaning: A Pentecostal Christian denomination known for its emphasis on the Holy Spirit.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Assemblies of God church hosts many community events.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Synonyms: Pentecostal church

Meaning: The absence of belief in the existence of deities.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Atheism is a worldview that does not include belief in gods.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• nonbelief
• disbelief

Antonyms:

• theism
• faith

Meaning: A person who does not believe in the existence of any deity.

Part of speech: noun

Example: An atheist may find meaning in life through secular philosophies.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• nonbeliever
• skeptic

Antonyms:

• theist
• believer

Meaning: The King James Version of the Bible, commissioned by King James I of England.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Authorized Version is widely used in English-speaking countries.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Synonyms:

• King James Bible
• KJV

Meaning: A greeting or expression of respect, often used in religious contexts.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The priest said 'Ave Maria' during the service.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Meaning: A high-ranking title given to Shia clerics.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The ayatollah addressed the nation.

Category: Religion › Islam

Meaning: A large boat built by Noah to save his family and two of every animal from the flood.

Part of speech: noun

Example: According to the Bible, the ark carried many species to safety.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• Noah's Ark
• vessel

Meaning: A member of the Bahá'í Faith, a religion emphasizing unity and equality.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She is a Bahai and believes in the oneness of humanity.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• Bahá'í
• follower of Bahá'í Faith

Meaning: To perform a baptism, a Christian ritual of initiation.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They will baptise the baby next Sunday.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Synonyms: christen

Meaning: A Christian ceremony of initiation and purification.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Her baptism was a joyful occasion.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Synonyms: christening

Meaning: Relating to baptism.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: They wore baptismal gowns for the ceremony.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Synonyms: baptism-related

Meaning: A member of a Christian denomination that practices baptism by immersion.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She is a Baptist and attends church every Sunday.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Synonyms: Christian

Meaning: To perform the act of baptism.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They will baptize the child in the church.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Synonyms: christen

Meaning: To declare someone as blessed or holy.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The church will beatify the saint next year.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• sanctify
• bless

Meaning: a name often associated with the devil

Part of speech: noun

Example: In literature, Be-el-ze-bub is depicted as a powerful demon.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• Satan
• Lucifer

Meaning: Produced or generated, often used in a religious context.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The begotten son is a central figure in Christianity.

Category: Religion › Theology

Synonyms:

• produced
• created

Meaning: A person who has a strong belief in something, especially a religion.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She is a believer in equality.

Category: Religion › Faith

Synonyms:

• follower
• adherent

Meaning: a member of a monastic order founded by St. Benedict.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The benedictine monks live a life of prayer.

Category: Religion › Monasticism

Meaning: a blessing, especially at the end of a religious service.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The priest offered a benediction to the congregation.

Category: Religion

Meaning: A term of respect for a god or spiritual leader in Hinduism.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Many followers refer to him as Bhagwan.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• god
• deity

Meaning: The sacred scripture of Christianity.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She reads the Bible every day.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• scripture
• holy book

Meaning: A region in the United States known for its strong Christian beliefs.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Many people in the Bible Belt attend church every Sunday.

Category: Religion

Meaning: The act of criticizing or attacking religious beliefs, especially Christianity.

Part of speech: noun

Example: His Bible-bashing comments upset many people.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• criticism
• attack

Meaning: Relating to the Bible.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The biblical story of Noah's Ark teaches about faith.

Category: Religion

Meaning: A senior member of the clergy in certain Christian churches.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The bishop gave a sermon on Sunday.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Meaning: The office or district of a bishop.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He was appointed to the bishopric of London.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Meaning: A ritual that parodies the Catholic Mass, often associated with satanic practices.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The film depicted a black mass that shocked the audience.

Category: Religion › Rituals

Meaning: A member of a religious movement among African Americans that emphasizes black identity.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Malcolm X was a prominent Black Muslim leader.

Category: Religion › Movements

Meaning: To speak disrespectfully about sacred things.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He was accused of blaspheming during the sermon.

Category: Religion › Sacredness

Synonyms: curse

Meaning: Showing disrespect for sacred things.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The painting was considered blasphemous by some.

Category: Religion › Sacredness

Synonyms: sacrilegious

Meaning: The act of speaking disrespectfully about sacred things.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Blasphemy is considered a serious offense in many religions.

Category: Religion › Sacredness

Synonyms: sacrilege

Meaning: To confer divine favor or protection.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The priest will bless the congregation.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• sanctify
• consecrate

Antonyms: curse

Meaning: Made holy or consecrated; having divine favor.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: They felt blessed to have such supportive friends.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• holy
• sacred

Antonyms: cursed

Meaning: God's favor and protection.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They considered their health a blessing.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• favor
• grace

Antonyms: curse

Meaning: A historical figure in Buddhism, known for their teachings.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Bodh ran is an important figure in Buddhist history.

Category: Religion › Buddhism

Meaning: In Buddhism, a person who is on the path to enlightenment and helps others achieve it.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Bodhisattva is revered for their compassion.

Category: Religion › Buddhism

Synonyms:

• enlightened being
• saint

Meaning: A title for a Buddhist monk.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The bonze led the meditation session.

Category: Religion

Synonyms: monk

Meaning: Having undergone a spiritual rebirth, often used in a religious context.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She is a born-again Christian.

Category: Religion

Synonyms: renewed

Meaning: Brothers or fellow members of a group, especially in a religious context.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The brethren gathered for the meeting.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• brothers
• members