Meaning: the chief priest in a religious organization.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The high priest led the ceremony.

Category: Religion › Clergy

Synonyms:

• chief priest
• religious leader

Meaning: the chief female priest in a religious organization.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The high priestess performed the sacred rituals.

Category: Religion › Clergy

Synonyms:

• chief priestess
• religious leader

Meaning: A follower of Hinduism.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She is a Hindu and practices her faith daily.

Category: Religion › Hinduism

Synonyms: Hinduist

Meaning: A major world religion originating in India, characterized by a variety of beliefs and practices.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Hinduism teaches the concept of karma.

Category: Religion

Synonyms: Sanatana Dharma

Meaning: The state of being holy or sacred.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The holiness of the temple was evident.

Category: Religion › Spirituality

Synonyms: sacredness

Meaning: Regarded as sacred or deserving of respect.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The holy book is revered by many.

Category: Religion › Spirituality

Synonyms: sacred

Antonyms: profane

Meaning: A Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She received holy communion during the service.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Synonyms: Eucharist

Meaning: A title for the Pope in the Roman Catholic Church.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Holy Father addressed the congregation.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Synonyms: Pope

Meaning: The third person of the Christian Trinity, often associated with divine presence.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Many believers pray to the Holy Ghost for guidance.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Synonyms: Holy Spirit

Meaning: The innermost and most sacred area of a temple, especially in Judaism.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Only the high priest could enter the holy of holies once a year.

Category: Religion › Judaism

Synonyms: sanctum

Meaning: The sacrament or rite of ordination in the Christian church.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He received holy orders and became a priest.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Synonyms: ordination

Meaning: The divine presence in Christianity, often synonymous with the Holy Ghost.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Holy Spirit is believed to inspire believers.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Synonyms: Holy Ghost

Meaning: The week leading up to Easter in the Christian calendar, commemorating the events of Jesus' last days.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Many Christians observe Holy Week with special services.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Synonyms: Passion Week

Meaning: A religious discourse or sermon, often explaining a scripture.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The priest delivered a thoughtful homily during the service.

Category: Religion › Christianity

Synonyms: sermon

Meaning: A term often used to refer to a church or place of worship.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Many people gather at the House of God on Sundays.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• church
• temple

Meaning: Excessive admiration or devotion to someone or something.

Part of speech: noun

Example: His idolatry of the celebrity was evident.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• worship
• adoration

Antonyms:

• disdain
• hatred

Meaning: A leader in a Muslim community or congregation.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The imam delivered a sermon at the mosque.

Category: Religion › Islam

Synonyms:

• leader
• cleric

Meaning: Not showing respect or reverence, especially for a god.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His impious remarks shocked the religious community.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• irreverent
• profane

Antonyms:

• pious
• devout

Meaning: A spoken curse or invocation of evil.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He uttered an imprecation against his enemies.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• curse
• malediction

Antonyms:

• blessing
• benediction

Meaning: A person who does not believe in a particular religion.

Part of speech: noun

Example: In some cultures, an infidel may be viewed with suspicion.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• nonbeliever
• heretic

Antonyms: believer

Meaning: The act of calling upon a deity or spirit for assistance.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The invocation was part of the ceremony.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• prayer
• appeal

Meaning: To call upon a deity or spirit in prayer or as a witness.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They invoke the name of the saint for protection.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• call upon
• summon

Meaning: Not relating to or showing a belief in religion.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He had an irreligious attitude towards traditional beliefs.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• secular
• non-religious

Meaning: A monotheistic religion founded on the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Islam is practiced by millions around the world.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• Muslim faith
• Islamic religion

Meaning: Relating to Islam or its followers.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Islamic culture has a rich history.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• Muslim
• Islamist

Meaning: A name for God in the Hebrew Bible.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Jehovah is often referred to in religious texts.

Category: Religion › Theology

Meaning: A member of a Christian denomination known for door-to-door evangelism.

Part of speech: noun

Example: A Jehovah's Witness knocked on my door to share their beliefs.

Category: Religion › Denominations

Meaning: A member of the Society of Jesus, a religious order in the Catholic Church.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Jesuit priest is known for his educational work.

Category: Religion › Denominations

Meaning: A central figure in Christianity, believed to be the Son of God.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Many people follow the teachings of Jesus.

Category: Religion › Theology

Meaning: A person who practices Judaism or is of Jewish descent.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She identifies as a Jew and celebrates Jewish traditions.

Category: Religion › Judaism

Synonyms: Jewish person

Meaning: Relating to the Jewish people or their culture.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He is studying Jewish history.

Category: Religion › Judaism

Meaning: The quality or state of being Jewish.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Her Jewishness is an important part of her identity.

Category: Religion › Judaism

Meaning: The Jewish people collectively.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Jewry has a rich cultural heritage.

Category: Religion › Judaism

Synonyms: Jewish community

Meaning: A struggle or fight against the enemies of Islam.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The concept of jihad can be interpreted in various ways.

Category: Religion › Islam

Synonyms:

• struggle
• fight

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 church, especially in Scotland.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They were married in the local kirk.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

• church
• chapel

Meaning: The holy book of Islam.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Muslims read the Koran as part of their faith.

Category: Religion › Islam

Synonyms: Quran

Meaning: Relating to the Koran.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The koranic teachings emphasize compassion.

Category: Religion › Islam

Synonyms: Quranic