Religious Adherent
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A Religious Adherent is a person who follows a particular religion (and its religious teachings).
- Context:
- They can range from being a Monotheist to being a Multitheist to being a Non-Theist.
- They can (typically) participates in religious rites and rituals associated with their faith.
- They can (typically) adhere to the moral and ethical codes set forth by their religion.
- They can range from being a Strict Religious Adherent to being a Casual Religious Adherent.
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- Example(s):
- a Hindu.
- a Buddhist practicing meditation.
- a Jewish Follower.
- a Christian attending a Sunday mass.
- a Muslim observing the Ramadan fast.
- a Bahai.
- an Azali.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- An Atheist or an Agnostic.
- a Political Party Member.
- a Cult Member.
- See: Idealog, Faith, Demonym.
References
2017
- https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/adherent#Noun
- QUOTE: A person who has membership in some group, association or religion.