Meaning & use
Coreligionists
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People who share the same religion as one another.
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The refugees found support among their coreligionists in the new city.
The king sought an alliance with rulers who were his coreligionists.
A note on using this word
Formed with the prefix 'co-' (together) plus 'religionist'; used mainly in historical, sociological, or interfaith discussions.
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fellow believers
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