religious faith — belief in and devotion to a particular religion or spiritual doctrine
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: belief in and devotion to a particular religion or spiritual doctrine
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈlɪdʒəs feɪθ/
Example Sentences
- His grandmother's religious faith was so strong that she prayed even during her favorite TV drama's climax.
- Religious faith can provide comfort and guidance during life's most challenging moments.
- She found her religious faith while stuck in an elevator for six hours with nothing but a prayer book.
religious faith
NOUN[/rɪˈlɪdʒəs feɪθ/]
belief in and devotion to a particular religion or spiritual doctrine
belief in and devotion to a particular religion or spiritual doctrine
Religious faith conquers every wraith
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Religious derives from Latin religiosus, meaning 'devout' or 'pious,' while faith comes from Latin fides, meaning 'trust' or 'belief.' The combination of these two terms creates the expression for spiritual conviction rooted in religious devotion.
Breakdown
Religious (from Latin religiosus, 'devout') + faith (from Latin fides, 'trust/belief'). The compound phrase combines piety with the concept of trust or confidence in religious doctrine.
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📝Examples
“His grandmother's religious faith was so strong that she prayed even during her favorite TV drama's climax.”
“Religious faith can provide comfort and guidance during life's most challenging moments.”
“She found her religious faith while stuck in an elevator for six hours with nothing but a prayer book.”
“Many people explore different aspects of religious faith throughout their lifetime.”
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