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Noun: religious order  ri'li-jus 'or-du(r)
  1. A subdivision of a larger religious group
    - sect, religious sect

Derived forms: religious orders

Type of: faith, organised religion [Brit], organized religion, religion

Encyclopedia: Religious order

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