as in believer
one who professes a religious faith
makes the case that one need not be a religionist to have basic moral values
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Recent Examples of religionist
Mr Yusuf was already unpopular with left-wing co-religionists for saying after Mr Trump’s election that Muslims should accept his authority.
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The Economist, 22 Sep. 2019
Other kinds of religious organizations are also allowed to prefer co-religionists in their hiring — a Catholic charity is allowed to prefer Catholics in the hiring process.
—Julie Moreau, NBC News, 26 Aug. 2019
In his own time, Washington’s reluctance to show his doctrinal cards dismayed his Christian co-religionists.
—Sam Wineburg, Smithsonian, 12 June 2019
The Economist, 22 Sep. 2019
Other kinds of religious organizations are also allowed to prefer co-religionists in their hiring — a Catholic charity is allowed to prefer Catholics in the hiring process.
—Julie Moreau, NBC News, 26 Aug. 2019
In his own time, Washington’s reluctance to show his doctrinal cards dismayed his Christian co-religionists.
—Sam Wineburg, Smithsonian, 12 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for religionist
believer
Noun
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Nowitzki is a big believer in Flagg’s chances to have a long and successful NBA career.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Share stories of doubters who became believers.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Religionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/religionist. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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