noun
- a person who is devoted to or advocates for a particular religion
- a person who is excessively or narrowly devoted to religion
Usage: often implies excessive zeal
Examples
- The religionist spent hours each day in prayer and meditation.
- She was known as a devout religionist who never missed Sunday service.
- The debate featured speakers from various religionist backgrounds.
- Critics accused him of being a narrow-minded religionist.
- The religionist community organized a charity drive for the homeless.
- As a religionist, she found comfort in her faith during difficult times.