Religiosity
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹɪˌlɪd͡ʒɪˈɒsɪti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Religiosity is a noun meaning The quality of being religious or pious, especially when zealous.
Meaning
The quality of being religious or pious, especially when zealous.
Example Sentences
“At least part of the stir over Carter’s shirtsleeve religiosity is that he seems to practice what he preaches,” Newsweek magazine mused a few days after the “born again” question made headlines across the country. “Kennedy went to Mass and Richard Nixon spoke affectionately of his Quaker mother, but neither appeared to be truly religious.”
Word Forms
- religiosities
Synonyms for religiosity
Depending on context, synonyms include devoutness, piety, religiousness, sanctimoniousness, pietism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pietism, religion, religiousness, piousness, piety, zealousness.
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