The difference between Pious and Religious

When used as adjectives, pious means of or pertaining to piety, exhibiting piety, devout, godfearing, whereas religious means concerning religion.

Religious is also noun with the meaning: a member of a religious order, i.e. a monk or nun.

check bellow for the other definitions of Pious and Religious

  1. Pious as an adjective:

    Of or pertaining to piety, exhibiting piety, devout, godfearing.

  1. Religious as an adjective:

    Concerning religion.

    Examples:

    "It is the job of this court to rule on legal matters. We do not consider religious issues."

  2. Religious as an adjective:

    Committed to the practice of religion.

    Examples:

    "I was much more religious as a teenager than I am now."

  3. Religious as an adjective:

    Highly dedicated, as one would be to a religion.

    Examples:

    "I'm a religious fan of college basketball."

  1. Religious as a noun:

    A member of a religious order, i.e. a monk or nun.

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