"observant" meaning in English

See observant in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /əbˈzɝvənt/ [US], /əbˈzɜːvənt/ [UK] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-observant.wav [UK] Forms: observant [positive], more observant [comparative], most observant [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. An observant person is alert and pays close attention to their environment. Synonyms: alert
    Sense id: simple-observant-en-adj-MPhXi-Ds
  2. An observant Jew, Muslim, Catholic, etc. follows the rules of their religion.
    Sense id: simple-observant-en-adj-Fke8ieZ4
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          "text": "Observant Jews set aside the Sabbath – from Friday night to Saturday night – for worship, rest, and family activities."
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