فهرست
Christ
Title: Christ
Pronunciation: /kraɪst/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Synonym: Messiah, Savior
The title given to Jesus of Nazareth
Christians believe that Christ is the savior
Jesus
Title: Jesus
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒiːzəs/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Synonym: Christ, Son of God
A religious leader and central figure of Christianity
Many people believe in the teachings of Jesus
Saint
Title: Saint
Pronunciation: /seɪnt/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: saints
Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Synonym: holy person, martyr
Opposite: sinner, non-believer
A person recognized as holy or virtuous, typically through canonization by the Christian Church
St. Francis of Assisi is a well-known saint
Pope
Title: Pope
Pronunciation: /poʊp/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: popes
Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Synonym: pontiff, Holy Father
The bishop of Rome and head of the Roman Catholic Church
The new pope was elected by the College of Cardinals
Bishop
Title: Bishop
Pronunciation: /ˈbɪʃəp/
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a senior member of the Christian clergy, typically in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: bishops
Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Synonym: prelate, clergyman
Opposite: layperson, non-believer
Example
The bishop led the confirmation ceremony
Pastor
Title: Pastor
Pronunciation: /ˈpæstər/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: pastors
Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Synonym: minister, preacher
Opposite: non-believer, atheist
A minister in charge of a Christian church or congregation,especially in some non-episcopal churches
The pastor delivered a powerful sermon on forgiveness
Missionary
Title: Missionary
Pronunciation: /ˈmɪʃəˌneri/
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a person sent on a religious mission, especially one sent to promote Christianity in a foreign country
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: missionaries
Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: mis-sion-ar-y
Synonym: evangelist, proselytizer
Opposite: non-believer, atheist
Example
The missionary spent years working in remote villages
Monk
Title: Monk
Pronunciation: /mʌŋk/
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a member of a religious community of men typically living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: monks, monastic (adjective)
Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Synonym: friar, brother
Opposite: layperson, non-believer
Example
The monk spent hours in prayer and meditation
Nun
Title: Nun
Pronunciation:/nʌn/
Part of speech : noun
Definition : a member of a religious community of women, typically living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
Irregular spelling and irregular forms : nuns
Formal or informal : Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable : Countable
Synonym : sister, religious woman
Opposite : layperson, non-believer
Example
The nun dedicated her life to serving others
Catholic
Title: Catholic
Pronunciation:/ˈkæθəlɪk/
Part of speech : adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms : Catholics
Formal or informal : Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable : Countable
Stress marks : cath-olic
Synonym : universal, all-encompassing
Opposite : limited, exclusive
Including a wide variety of things; all-embracing
The university offers a catholic range of courses
Protestant
Title: Protestant
Pronunciation:/ˈprɒtɪstənt/
Part of speech : adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms : Protestants
Formal or informal : Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable : Countable
Stress marks : prot-est-ant
Synonym : non-Catholic, Reformed
Opposite : Catholic, Orthodox
Example
The family attends a Protestant church
Congregation
Title: Congregation
Pronunciation:/ˌkɒŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən/
Part of speech : noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms : congregations
Formal or informal : Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable : Countable
Stress marks : con-gre-ga-tion
Synonym : assembly, gathering
Opposite : dispersal, scattering
A group of people assembled for religious worship
The congregation sang hymns together
Parish
Title: Parish
Pronunciation:/ˈpærɪʃ/
Part of speech : noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms : parishes
Formal or informal : Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable : Countable
Synonym : district, community
Opposite : metropolis, city
a small administrative district typically having its own church and a priest or pastor
The parish organizes community events
Convert
Title: Convert
Pronunciation:/kənˈvɜːt/
Part of speech : verb and noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms : converts
Formal or informal : Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable : Countable
Stress marks : con-vert
Synonym : change, transform
Opposite : maintain, preserve
Example
She sought to convert her friends to her way of thinking
Follower
Title: Follower
Pronunciation:/ˈfɒləʊə/
Part of speech : noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms : followers
Formal or informal : Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable : Countable
Stress marks : fol-low-er
Synonym : supporter, disciple
Opposite : opponent, detractor
A person who supports and admires a particular person or set of ideas
He was a keen follower of the teachings of Buddha
Pilgrim
Title: Pilgrim
Pronunciation:/ˈpɪlɡrɪm/
Part of speech : noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms : pilgrims
Formal or informal : Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable : Countable
Stress marks : pil-grim
Synonym : traveler, wanderer
Opposite : settler, resident
A person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons
The pilgrim traveled to Mecca for the Hajj
Christening
Title: Christening
Pronunciation:/ˈkrɪsnɪŋ/
Part of speech noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms N/A
Formal or informal Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable Countable
Stress marks chris-ten-ing
Synonym baptism, naming ceremony
Opposite secular naming
The Christian sacrament at which someone is baptized; giving a baby a Christian name at baptism
The christening ceremony was held at the local church
Blessing
Title: Blessing
Pronunciation:/ˈblesɪŋ/
Part of speech :noun
Definition :God’s favor and protection; a prayer asking for divine favor and protection; grace said before or after a meal
Irregular spelling and irregular forms : blessings
Formal or informal :Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable :Countable
Stress marks : bles-sing
Synonym : benediction, approval
Opposite : curse, disapproval
Example
The priest gave his blessing to the newlyweds
Funeral
Title: Funeral
Pronunciation: /ˈfjuːnərəl/
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a ceremony or service held after a person’s death, typically including the burial or cremation of the body
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: funerals
Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Synonym: burial, memorial service
Opposite: celebration, party
Example
The funeral will be held at the local church
Cult
Title: Cult
Pronunciation: /kʌlt/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: cults
Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Synonym: sect, religious group
Opposite: mainstream, conventional
A system of religious veneration and devotion directed towards a particular figure or object
The cult worships the ancient deity
Fate
Title: Fate
Pronunciation: /feɪt/
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the development of events beyond a person’s control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: fates
Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Synonym: destiny, fortune
Opposite: choice, free will
Example
It is believed that our fate is predetermined
Islam
Title: Islam
Pronunciation: /ˈɪzlɑːm/
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the religion of the Muslims, a monotheistic faith regarded as revealed through Muhammad as the Prophet of Allah
Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Synonym: Muslim faith, Islamic religion
Example
Islam is one of the major world religions
Monastery
Title: Monastery
Pronunciation: /ˈmɒnəst(ə)ri/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: monasteries
Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Synonym: abbey, cloister
Opposite: secular building, non-religious community
A building or buildings occupied by a community of monks living under religious vows
The monastery is known for its beautiful architecture
Shrine
Title: Shrine
Pronunciation: /ʃraɪn/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: shrines
Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Synonym: sanctuary, temple
Opposite: profane place, non-sacred site
A place regarded as holy because of its associations with a divinity or a sacred person or relic
Pilgrims travel to the shrine to seek blessings
Ritual
Title: Ritual
Pronunciation: /ˈrɪtʃʊəl/
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: rituals
Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Synonym: ceremony, rite
Opposite: informal gathering, casual event
Example
The ritual was performed to honor the ancestors
Divine
Title: Divine
Pronunciation:/dɪˈvaɪn/
Part of speech : adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms : diviner (noun), divinest (superlative adjective)
Formal or informal : Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable : Countable
Stress marks : di-vine
Synonym : heavenly, sacred
Opposite : earthly, profane
Of, from, or like God or a god
The priest spoke with divine authority
Sacred
Title: Sacred
Pronunciation:/ˈseɪkrɪd/
Part of speech : adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms : sacredly (adverb), sacredness (noun)
Formal or informal : Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable : Countable
Stress marks : sa-cred
Synonym : holy, consecrated
Opposite : profane, secular
connected with God (or the gods) or dedicated to a religious purpose
The sacred texts are revered by believers
Secular
Title: Secular
Pronunciation:/ˈsekjʊlə/
Part of speech : adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms : secularism (noun), secularly (adverb)
Formal or informal : Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable : Countable
Stress marks : sec-u-lar
Synonym : non-religious, worldly
Opposite : religious, spiritual
Not connected with religious or spiritual matters
The school provides secular education
To preach
Title: To preach
Pronunciation:/priːtʃ/
Part of speech : verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms : preaches, preached
Formal or informal : Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable : Transitive
Stress marks : preach
Synonym : sermonize, evangelize
Opposite : doubt, question
Deliver a sermon or religious address to an assembled group of people, typically in church
The pastor preaches every Sunday morning
To sacrifice
Title: To sacrifice
Pronunciation:/ˈsæk.rɪ.faɪs/
Part of speech : verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms : sacrifices, sacrificed
Formal or informal : Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable : Transitive
Stress marks : sac-ri-fice
Synonym : give up, surrender
Opposite : gain, obtain
Give up something valued for the sake of other considerations
She sacrificed her own career for her family
To sin
Title: To sin
Pronunciation:/sɪn/
Part of speech : verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms : sins, sinned
Formal or informal : Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable : Intransitive
Synonym : transgress, do wrong
Opposite : obey, do right
commit a sinful act
It is believed that all humans sin
To worship
Title: To worship
Pronunciation:/ˈwɜː.ʃɪp/
Part of speech : verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms : worships, worshipped
Formal or informal : Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable : Transitive
Stress marks : wor-ship
Synonym : adore, venerate
Opposite : blaspheme, disrespect
show reverence and adoration for (a deity); honor with religious rites
The faithful gather to worship every Sunday
Archbishop
Title: Archbishop
Pronunciation:/ˈɑː.tʃbɪʃ.əp/
Part of speech :noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: archbishops
Formal or informal : Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable :Countable
Synonym : primate, prelate
A bishop of the highest rank who is responsible for all the churches in a particular area
The Archbishop led the Easter service
God-fearing
Title: God-fearing
Pronunciation:/ˈɡɒdˌfɪə.rɪŋ/
Part of speech :adjective
Formal or informal : Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable Countable
Synonym : devout, pious
Opposite : impious, irreverent
Deeply respectful and reverent towards God
She was raised to be God-fearing
Godless
Title: Godless
Pronunciation:/ˈɡɒdles/
Part of speech :adjective
Formal or informal :Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable :Countable
Synonym : atheistic, non-religious
Opposite : religious, devout
without religious beliefs; irreligious
The godless society embraced secular values
