This is the 2304th most frequent Dutch word.
religieuze
"Religieuze" means "religious" or "related to religion."
Here, the word 'religieuze' is used as an adjective to describe the woman's strong adherence to religious practices.
De religieuze vrouw ging elke zondag naar de kerk.
The religious woman went to church every Sunday.
In this sentence, 'religieuze' qualifies the noun 'tekst,' indicating the religious nature or theme of the content read.
Hij las een religieuze tekst over de geschiedenis van het geloof.
He read a religious text about the history of faith.
'Religieuze' serves here as an adjective describing the community, reflecting their collective association with religion.