coreligionist: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
LowFormal, academic, historical
Quick answer
What does “coreligionist” mean?
A person who follows the same religion as another.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A person who follows the same religion as another.
A member of the same religious group or denomination; someone sharing religious affiliation, often implying a sense of community or solidarity.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in meaning or usage. The term is equally formal and low-frequency in both varieties.
Connotations
Neutral to slightly formal; carries a sense of shared identity within a religious community.
Frequency
Very low frequency in both British and American English; primarily found in academic, historical, or theological texts.
Grammar
How to Use “coreligionist” in a Sentence
coreligionist of [person/group]coreligionist from [place]coreligionist in [community]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “coreligionist” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- No verb form in common use.
American English
- No verb form in common use.
adverb
British English
- No adverb form.
American English
- No adverb form.
adjective
British English
- No common adjective form.
American English
- No common adjective form.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rarely used; might appear in discussions of corporate social responsibility towards religious communities.
Academic
Used in religious studies, history, sociology, and anthropology to describe shared religious affiliation.
Everyday
Extremely rare in casual conversation.
Technical
Used in theological or interfaith dialogue contexts.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “coreligionist”
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Neutral
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Vocabulary
Antonyms of “coreligionist”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “coreligionist”
- Misspelling as 'correligionist' or 'co-religionist' (both are accepted variants, but 'coreligionist' is standard).
- Using in overly casual contexts where 'fellow believer' would be more natural.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a low-frequency, formal word used primarily in academic, historical, or theological contexts.
'Coreligionist' is more formal and emphasizes institutional or communal religious affiliation. 'Fellow believer' is slightly less formal and can focus more on shared belief itself.
Yes, it is a generic term applicable to any religion (e.g., Christian coreligionists, Hindu coreligionists).
Yes, 'co-religionist' is a common variant and is equally correct, though modern dictionaries often list 'coreligionist' as the main headword.
A person who follows the same religion as another.
Coreligionist is usually formal, academic, historical in register.
Coreligionist: in British English it is pronounced /ˌkəʊ.rɪˈlɪdʒ.ən.ɪst/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌkoʊ.rɪˈlɪdʒ.ən.ɪst/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “No common idioms”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: CO- (together) + RELIGION + IST (person). A person together with you in religion.
Conceptual Metaphor
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION IS A SHARED SPACE / COMMUNITY.
Practice
Quiz
In which context is the word 'coreligionist' MOST appropriately used?