religiosity

religiosity
/ri lij'ee os"i tee/, n.
1. the quality of being religious; piety; devoutness.
2. affected or excessive devotion to religion.
[1350-1400; ME religiosite < L religiositas, equiv. to religios(us) RELIGIOUS + -itas -ITY]

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