religionism en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Latin religiōbor. Old French religionbor. Middle English religioun English religion Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íd͏̌d͏̌ō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Indo-European *-mos Proto-Indo-European *-mós Ancient Greek -μός (-mós) Ancient Greek -ισμός (-ismós)der. English -ism English religionism From religion + -ism.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) excessive religious ardour or zeal
- (countable, uncountable) extreme piety
- (countable, uncountable) discrimination or prejudice on the basis of religion or religious beliefs.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| religionisms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Synonyms
religism (discrimination or prejudice) · fanaticism (excessive zeal)