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Religious terms

Anything relating to the major religions of the world.

His forHoly

Something is holy if it is sacred, or otherwise strongly relates to religion. For example, a priest may be described as a holy man.
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Jis forJew

A Jew is a person whose religion is Judaism.
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Jis forJewish

Something is Jewish if it relates to Judaism. It might also mean a Jew.
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Mis forMonk

A monk is a man who lives a strict religious life, usually as a member of a religious or monastic group.
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Mis forMosque

A mosque is a place of worship for Muslim people.
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Mis forMuslim

Muslim describes anything related to the religion of Islam.
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Nis forNun

A nun is a woman who has taken vows to devote her life to a religious cause. Nuns usually live in a special place like a monastery, away from mainstream society. Nuns wear a special uniform, so you can tell who they are.
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Pis forPagoda

A pagoda is a style of building typically seen as a temple in countries like Japan or China. Pagodas often have many layers of decorative roof, with upturned edges.
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Pis forPray

When you pray, you offer praise or thanks to a deity, or you ask a deity for help or assistance.
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Pis forPriest

A priest is a person whose job is to perform religious rites and ceremonies.