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Meaning of
piety
in English
piety
us
//ˈpaɪ.ə.ti//
uk
//ˈpʌɪ.ət.i//
#uncommon
Plural
pieties
Definitions
Noun
reverence
to
a
higher
power
;
devotion
The
priest's
piety
was
evident
in
his
daily
prayers
.
respect
for
family
,
country
(
etc
.);
loyalty
Her
piety
to
her
family
was
demonstrated
by
her
selfless
actions
.
a
devout
act
or
thought
(
of
faith
)
The
monk's
piety
was
reflected
in
his
gentle
and
compassionate
nature
.