religiosity
[/ˌrɛlɪdʒiˈɒsɪti/]
nounfemininepl: religiosidades
religiosidade
1. the quality of being religious; devoutness or piety
Her religiosity was evident in her daily prayers and church attendance.
Sua religiosidade era evidente em suas orações diárias e frequência à igreja.
2. excessive or affected religious zeal; ostentatious piety
Critics accused him of religiosity rather than genuine faith.
Críticos o acusaram de religiosidade em vez de fé genuína.
3. religious sentiment, feeling, or belief
The novel explores the protagonist's evolving religiosity throughout his life.
O romance explora a religiosidade em evolução do protagonista ao longo de sua vida.
In Brazil, 'religiosidade' is frequently used to describe both sincere faith practices and the syncretic spiritual traditions that blend Catholicism with African and indigenous beliefs. The term can carry neutral, positive, or critical connotations depending on context. In American English, 'religiosity' often implies a judgment of excessive or insincere religious expression, whereas in Portuguese usage it is more neutral, simply referring to religious character or quality.
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