C1 Level Wordlist - Religion

Here you will learn some English words about religion, such as "father", "bishop", "parish", etc. prepared for C1 learners.

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C1 Level Wordlist
Father [noun]

God's title, given and used by Christians

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Christ [noun]

the man based on whose teachings Christianity is established

Ex: During the Christmas season , many people celebrate the birth of Christ .
Jesus [noun]

the man whose followers believe to be the son of God and whose teachings are the foundation of the Christian religion

Ex: Many people seek guidance and inspiration from the words and actions of Jesus .
Saint [noun]

someone who, after their death, is officially recognized by the Christian Church as a very holy person

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Pope [noun]

the person who leads the Roman Catholic Church

Ex: During his visit , the Pope met with various religious and political leaders to discuss global issues .
bishop [noun]

a high-ranking priest who supervises all the churches and priests in a city

Ex: The cathedral , being the seat of the bishop , hosted several important religious events throughout the year .
pastor [noun]

a priest or minister who is in charge of a church

Ex: The pastor organized community outreach programs to help those in need .
brother [noun]

a man who is a member of a religious group, particularly a monk

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someone who is sent to a foreign country to teach and talk about religion, particularly to persuade others to become a member of the Christian Church

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monk [noun]

a member of a male religious group that lives in a monastery

Ex: Monks often engage in manual labor as part of their daily routine to support their community .
nun [noun]

a member of a female religious group that lives in a convent

Ex: Nuns often engage in teaching , healthcare , and charitable works as part of their ministry .
Catholic [adjective]

related to or belonging to the Western branch of the Christian Church that is led by the Pope

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Protestant [adjective]

related to or belonging to the Western branch of the Christian Church, distinct from the Roman Catholic Church

Ex: The Protestant tradition emphasizes the authority of the Bible in matters of faith and practice .

a group of people who gather in a church to say prayers

Ex: Members of the congregation volunteered to help with community outreach programs .
parish [noun]

an area with a church of its own that is under the care of a priest

Ex: The parish hosted a festival to celebrate its patron saint , drawing attendees from neighboring communities .
convert [noun]

someone who has changed their religion or opinion regarding a matter

Ex: She is a passionate advocate for animal rights , having been a convert to the cause after witnessing animal cruelty firsthand .
follower [noun]

someone who respects, supports, and believes in a certain individual or system of ideas

Ex: As a follower of Gandhi 's teachings , she believed in nonviolent resistance as a force for change .
pilgrim [noun]

a religious person who travels to a sacred place for a holy cause

Ex: She joined a group of pilgrims on a journey to Lourdes , hoping for healing and solace .

a Christian religious ceremony during which a baby is named and admitted to the Christian Church

Ex: The priest conducted the christening , pouring water over the baby 's forehead as a symbol of purification .
blessing [noun]

a prayer asking for God's protection and help

Ex: The couple received a special blessing from the bishop on their wedding day .
funeral [noun]

a religious ceremony in which people bury or cremate a dead person

Ex: The priest delivered a comforting eulogy during the funeral .
cult [noun]

a group of people with extreme religious views who are separate from any established religion

Ex: The documentary exposed the secretive practices of the cult .
fate [noun]

the power that some people believe controls everything that occurs and that is inevitable

Ex: The ancient Greeks believed that fate was determined by the gods , shaping the destinies of mortals .
Islam [noun]

the religion of the Muslims, which was established by Muhammad whose holy book is called the Quran

Ex: The Quran is the holy book of Islam , believed to be the word of God as revealed to Muhammad .
Muhammad [noun]

the Arab prophet who established the religion of Islam

Ex: The life of Muhammad is documented in the Quran and Hadith , providing guidance for Muslims .

a building where a group of monks live and pray

Ex: Visitors to the monastery are often impressed by its beautiful architecture and tranquil gardens .
shrine [noun]

a place or building for people to pray in, which is considered holy by many due to its connection with a sacred person, event, or object

Ex: The ancient shrine houses relics believed to have healing powers .
ritual [noun]

the act of conducting a series of fixed actions, particular to a religious ceremony

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divine [adjective]

originating from, relating to, or associated with God or a god

Ex: She felt a sense of divine presence while meditating in nature .
sacred [adjective]

connected with God or a god, and considered holy or deeply respected in religious contexts

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secular [adjective]

not concerned or connected with religion

Ex: She identifies as secular , preferring to approach life without relying on religious beliefs .

to give a religious speech, particularly in a church

Ex: The priest will preach on Sunday about forgiveness and compassion .

to kill an animal or person as a religious act

Ex: The ritual required the high priest to sacrifice a lamb on the altar .
to sin [verb]

to act against religious or moral rules

Ex: According to their beliefs , to sin is to go against the teachings of their faith .

to respect and honor God or a deity, especially by performing rituals

Ex: The community gathered at the sacred grove to worship the nature spirits and offer thanks for the harvest .

a bishop of the highest rank who is responsible for all the churches in a specific large area

Ex: The archbishop conducted the ordination ceremony for new priests with solemnity and grace .
God-fearing [adjective]

very faithful to God and devoted to religion

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godless [adjective]

lacking faith in or respect for God

Ex: The preacher warned his congregation about the dangers of living in a godless world .
to fear [verb]

to show deep respect and admiration for God

Ex: To fear God is to recognize His greatness and authority .