God–fearing

adjective God–fear·ing \-ˌfir-iŋ\

—used to describe religious people who try to obey the rules of their religion and to live in a way that is considered morally right

Full Definition of GOD-FEARING

: having a reverent feeling toward God : devout

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1835

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