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religiosity

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[ri-lij-ee-os-i-tee] / rɪˌlɪdʒ iˈɒs ɪ ti /

noun

  1. the quality of being religious; piety; devoutness.

  2. affected or excessive devotion to religion.


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Etymology

Origin of religiosity

1350–1400; Middle English religiosite < Latin religiōsitās, equivalent to religiōs ( us ) religious + -itās -ity

Example Sentences

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His scores, with their inherent rigor and overt religiosity, seemingly simple structure and patient exposition, conjure a world both foundational and unbound.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025

Globally and domestically, continued high birth rates have stayed tied to religiosity, poverty, higher infant mortality rates, shorter life expectancies, lack of economic opportunity, and low rates of education and basic rights for women.

From Slate • Aug. 15, 2024

There's different types of belief, but it's still a religiosity.

From Salon • May 22, 2024

Beyond geographic location, there are a number of demographic factors that correlate with religiosity.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 29, 2024

The thing is, my parents always told me never to judge another Muslim’s religiosity.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed

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