SEMIRELIGIOUS Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

semireligious

adjective

Definition of semireligious

as in semisacred

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Recent Examples of semireligious Even at the Tokyo Games last summer, visitors in somewhat looser pandemic protocols enjoyed the semireligious privilege of entering the city’s ubiquitous, and surprisingly tasty, convenience stores. — New York Times, 16 Feb. 2022

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Adjective

The Cupichs attended a parish where mass was celebrated in Latin (the liturgical changes of the Second Vatican Council were yet to come) but the sermons were spoken in Croatian.

— René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026
Alongside official ceremonies and liturgical events, Leo is expected to emphasize his concern for marginalized communities.

— Tiago Ventura, Time, 6 June 2026

Definition of liturgical

Adjective

Japanese festivals often serve as ways for deities to be brought into the streets for sacred or ritual purposes while also bringing communities together in celebration.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
From sacred chants and tribal drumming to protest songs, stadium anthems and dance floors, music has long brought people together through sound, ritual and meaning.

— Bija Bennett, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of ritual

Adjective

More than a century ago, French Catholic missionaries introduced winemaking to northern Yunnan, producing vines for sacramental wine and leaving behind a legacy that blends European techniques with local Tibetan culture.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
The sacramental palms can be kept at home and returned to church or nature, but should not to be thrown away, the Archdiocese noted.

— Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 23 Mar. 2026

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