Meaning: A spiritual illumination or insight.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She felt a sense of divine light guiding her decisions.

Category: Religion

Meaning: The state of being divine or godlike.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The concept of divinity varies across cultures.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• godliness
• deity

Meaning: A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The dogma of the church was challenged by new ideas.

Category: Religion › Beliefs

Synonyms:

• doctrine
• belief

Antonyms:

• doubt
• skepticism

Meaning: A group of people who believe in an impending apocalypse.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The doomsday cult predicted the end of the world.

Category: Religion › Cults

Synonyms: apocalyptic group

Meaning: a short hymn of praise to God.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The congregation sang a doxology at the end of the service.

Category: Religion › Worship

Synonyms: hymn

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 future time when people will be judged for their actions.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Many believe in the Day of Judgement.

Category: Religion

Synonyms: Judgment Day

Meaning: A Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Easter is celebrated with various traditions around the world.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Meaning: The day on which Easter is celebrated, marking the resurrection of Jesus.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Many people attend church services on Easter Sunday.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Meaning: A member of the clergy or religious order.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The ecclesiastic delivered a powerful sermon.

Category: Religion › Clergy

Synonyms:

• clergyman
• priest

Meaning: Relating to the church or clergy.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The ecclesiastical architecture was stunning.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• religious
• clerical

Meaning: Promoting unity among different Christian churches.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The ecumenical movement seeks to bring churches together.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Synonyms: interdenominational

Meaning: The principle of promoting unity among different Christian denominations.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Ecumenism is important for fostering cooperation among churches.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Synonyms: interdenominationalism

Meaning: A letter sent by the Pope to the Catholic Church on a specific issue.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The encyclical addressed social justice issues.

Category: Religion › Catholicism

Synonyms: papal letter

Meaning: Relating to a bishop or bishops.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The episcopal church has a hierarchical structure.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Meaning: A member of the Episcopal Church.

Part of speech: noun

Example: As an Episcopalian, she attends church services regularly.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Meaning: The office or term of office of a bishop.

Part of speech: noun

Example: His episcopate was marked by significant reforms.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Meaning: A symbolic enclosure that allows certain activities on the Sabbath.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The community built an eruv to facilitate walking on the Sabbath.

Category: Religion › Judaism

Meaning: The study of the end of the world or the ultimate destiny of humanity.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Eschatology is a significant theme in many religions.

Category: Religion › Theology

Synonyms:

• end times
• last things

Meaning: A Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Eucharist is an important part of the church service.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Synonyms: Holy Communion

Meaning: Relating to or denoting a Christian denomination that emphasizes the authority of the Bible.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The evangelical community organized a charity event.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Synonyms: protestant

Meaning: The spreading of the Christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Evangelism is an important aspect of many churches.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Synonyms:

• preaching
• witnessing

Meaning: A person who preaches the Christian gospel.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The evangelist traveled from town to town sharing his message.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Synonyms:

• preacher
• missionary

Meaning: To preach the Christian gospel.

Part of speech: verb

Example: She felt called to evangelize in her community.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Synonyms:

• preach
• witness

Meaning: A service of evening prayer in some Christian traditions.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Evensong is held every Sunday at the church.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Synonyms: evening prayer

Meaning: From the chair; an authoritative statement or decree.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The pope spoke ex cathedra on the matter.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• decree
• pronouncement

Meaning: To officially exclude someone from a religious community.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The church decided to excommunicate the member for misconduct.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• ostracize
• banish

Antonyms:

• welcome
• accept

Meaning: Critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially religious scripture.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The scholar's exegesis of the text was insightful.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• interpretation
• analysis

Meaning: The act of driving out evil spirits from a person or place.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The priest performed an exorcism to rid the house of spirits.

Category: Religion › Spiritual Practices

Meaning: A person who performs exorcisms.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The exorcist was called to help the troubled family.

Category: Religion › Spiritual Practices

Meaning: To drive out an evil spirit from a person or place.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The priest was called to exorcize the haunted house.

Category: Religion › Spiritual Practices

Synonyms:

• expel
• drive out

Meaning: To make amends or atone for wrongdoing.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He sought to expiate his mistakes through charity work.

Category: Religion › Ethics

Synonyms:

• atone
• redeem

Meaning: The act of making amends or atoning for wrongdoing.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Her expiation was accepted by the community.

Category: Religion › Ethics

Meaning: A sacrament in the Catholic Church for the dying.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The priest administered extreme unction to the sick man.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• last rites
• anointing of the sick

Meaning: A branch of Christianity that developed in the Eastern Roman Empire.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Eastern Orthodox Church has a rich tradition of liturgy.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Meaning: A Muslim or Hindu religious ascetic or mystic.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The fakir performed a miracle.

Category: Religion › Mysticism

Synonyms:

• ascetic
• mystic

Meaning: A mystic or ascetic in some Eastern religions, often known for their spiritual practices.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The faquir performed remarkable feats of endurance.

Category: Religion

Meaning: A legal opinion or decree in Islam.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The scholar issued a fatwa on the matter.

Category: Religion › Islamic Law

Synonyms:

• decree
• ruling

Meaning: A day of celebration in honor of a saint or event.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The feast day of St. Patrick is celebrated in March.

Category: Religion › Holidays

Synonyms:

• celebration
• holiday

Meaning: A Jewish holiday celebrating the harvest.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Feast of Tabernacles lasts for seven days.

Category: Religion › Jewish Holidays

Synonyms:

• Sukkot
• harvest festival