English word religious comes from Old French (842-ca. 1400) religius
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| religius | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | |
| religieus | Anglo-Norman (xno) | |
| religious | English (eng) | A member of a religious order, i.e. a monk or nun. Committed to the practice of religion.. Concerning religion.. Highly dedicated, as one would be to a religion. |