🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

Texto religioso

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈtɛkstu ʁe.liˈʒjuzu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Religious Text/rɪˈlɪdʒ.əs tɛkst/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"O Alcorão é um texto religioso para os muçulmanos."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A written work that is considered sacred or authoritative in a particular religion.

    "The Bible is a central religious text for Christians."
  2. 2

    Any scripture or document that conveys spiritual teachings or doctrines.

    "The Quran serves as the religious text for Muslims, guiding their beliefs and practices."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'religious' originates from the Latin 'religiosus', meaning 'devout' or 'conscientious', while 'text' comes from the Latin 'textus', meaning 'woven' or 'fabric'. The combination reflects the concept of sacred writings that are integral to various faiths, evolving through centuries of religious scholarship.

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