religionary

1 of 2

noun

plural -es

obsolete

: one whose vocation is religion

religionary

2 of 2

adjective

re·​li·​gion·​ary

-jəˌnerē

: religious

Word History

Etymology

Noun

religion + -ary (noun suffix)

Adjective

religion + -ary (adjective suffix)

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