Definition

A person who shares the same religious beliefs as another person.

Example

As coreligionists, they often attended the same religious services together.

Conversation

I met a really interesting person at the community center yesterday.

Oh really? What made them interesting?

They were a fellow coreligionist and had some great insights about our beliefs.

That sounds cool! It's always nice to connect with someone who shares the same faith.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Coreligionist → It is formed from "co-" (meaning together) and "religion" (from Latin "religio", meaning to bind or tie). The suffix "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with) indicates a person. Thus, a coreligionist is someone who shares the same religion with others, emphasizing the aspect of being bound together by faith.

Memory Tip

Think of people who are 'together' ('co-') in their 'beliefs' ('religion') — a coreligionist is someone who shares the same beliefs.

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