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devout person
[dɪˈvaʊt ˈpɜrsən]
noun
pl: devout people / devout persons
pessoa devota
1.
A person who is deeply religious and shows sincere reverence for their faith
She is a devout person who attends church every Sunday.
Ela é uma pessoa devota que frequenta a igreja todos os domingos.
2.
Someone who is earnest and sincere in their religious beliefs and practices
The devout person spent hours in prayer and meditation.
A pessoa devota passou horas em oração e meditação.
Synonyms
religious person
pious person
faithful person
believer
worshiper
devot
Antonyms
atheist
non-believer
irreligious person
apostate
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
pessoa devota
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pessoa devota / devoto(a)
Common usage with gendered forms
São Paulo
pessoa devota
Standard formal term
Portugal
pessoa devota / devoto(a)
Standard European Portuguese term
Related Idioms & Phrases
a devout Catholic/Muslim/Christian
devout in one's faith
devout believer
deeply devout person
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