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   Pi·e·ty

   /ˈpīədē/

   

   noun

   • 1. the quality of being religious or reverent: "acts of piety and charity" Similar devoutnessdevotionpiousnessreligiousnessreligionholinessgodlinesssanctitysanctitudesaintlinessdevotion to Godvenerationreverencefaithreligious dutyspiritualitysacrednessreligious zealfervorpietismreligiosity
   • ▪ a belief or point of view that is accepted with unthinking conventional reverence: "the accepted pieties of our time" Similar dutifulnessobediencedeferencedutyrespectrespectfulnesscomplianceacquiescencetractabilitytractablenesssubmissivenesssubmissionsubservienceOpposite impiety

   Word Origin early 16th century (in the sense ‘devotion to religious observances’): from Old French piete, from Latin pietas ‘dutifulness’, from pius (see pious).

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   1. : the quality or state of being pious: such as. a. : fidelity to natural obligations (as to parents) b. : dutifulness in religion : devoutness. 2. : an act inspired by piety. 3. : a conventional belief or standard : orthodoxy. Did you know? The Complicated Uses of Pious. Pious has a bit of an image problem.

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   PIETY definition: 1. strong belief in a religion that is shown in the way someone lives 2. strong belief in a…. Learn more.

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   Piety definition: reverence for God or devout fulfillment of religious obligations. See examples of PIETY used in a sentence.

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   Piety is devotion to God or to religious practices. Nuns who pray all day long are famous for their piety. If you have filial piety it means you're devoted to your parents.

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   1. reverence for God or devout fulfillment of religious obligations. 2. the quality or state of being pious. 3. dutiful respect or regard for parents, homeland, etc.: filial piety. 4. a pious act, remark, belief, or the like.

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   Definition of piety noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPIETY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Piety is strong religious belief, or behaviour that is religious or morally correct.