Religiosity

/rɪlɪˈdʒiːəsɪti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The quality of being religious; the extent of one's religious belief or devotion.

Her religiosity shaped many of her life choices and aspirations.

An excessive or extreme devotion to religion.

The group's religiosity was evident in their stringent adherence to rituals.

The expression of religious belief and practices within a community.

The festival was a celebration of the community's shared religiosity.

From the Latin 'religiosus', meaning 'religious'.

blind religiosity

An unquestioning adherence to religious beliefs without critical thought.

religiosity in public life

The influence of religious beliefs on public policy and social norms.

religiosity vs spirituality

The distinction between traditional religious practices and individual spiritual experiences.

religion

A system of faith and worship.

faith

Strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion.

spirituality

The quality of being concerned with the human spirit or soul.

Bible thumper

He's such a Bible thumper that he tries to convert everyone he meets.

Holy roller

She dances like a holy roller during church services.