Definition of devotion

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Devotion (n.) Act of devotedness or devoutness; manifestation of strong attachment; act of worship; prayer.

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Allegiance :: Allegiance (n.) Devotion; loyalty; as, allegiance to science..
Industrious :: Industrious (a.) Given to industry; characterized by diligence; constantly, regularly, or habitually occupied; busy; assiduous; not slothful or idle; -- commonly implying devotion to lawful and useful labor..
Piety :: Piety (n.) Veneration or reverence of the Supreme Being, and love of his character; loving obedience to the will of God, and earnest devotion to his service..
Fetishism :: Fetishism (n.) Excessive devotion to one object or one idea; abject superstition; blind adoration.
Devout :: Devout (v. t.) Expressing devotion or piety; as, eyes devout; sighs devout; a devout posture..
Self-devotion :: Self-devotion (n.) The act of devoting one's self, or the state of being self-devoted; willingness to sacrifice one's own advantage or happiness for the sake of others; self-sacrifice..
Retreat :: Retreat (n.) A period of several days of withdrawal from society to a religious house for exclusive occupation in the duties of devotion; as, to appoint or observe a retreat..
Liturgy :: Liturgy (a.) An established formula for public worship, or the entire ritual for public worship in a church which uses prescribed forms; a formulary for public prayer or devotion. In the Roman Catholic Church it includes all forms and services in any language, in any part of the world, for the celebration of Mass..
Turtledove :: Turtledove (n.) Any one of numerous species of pigeons belonging to Turtur and allied genera, native of various parts of the Old World; especially, the common European species (Turtur vulgaris), which is noted for its plaintive note, affectionate disposition, and devotion to its mate..
Clericalism :: Clericalism (n.) An excessive devotion to the interests of the sacerdotal order; undue influence of the clergy; sacerdotalism.
Piety :: Piety (n.) Duty; dutifulness; filial reverence and devotion; affectionate reverence and service shown toward parents, relatives, benefactors, country, etc..
Enchiridion :: Enchiridion (n.) Handbook; a manual of devotions.
Particularism :: Particularism (n.) Devotion to the interests of one's own kingdom or province rather than to those of the empire.
Devotor :: Devotor (n.) A worshiper; one given to devotion.
Gentilism :: Gentilism (n.) Tribal feeling; devotion to one's gens.
Industrialism :: Industrialism (n.) Devotion to industrial pursuits; labor; industry.
Unction :: Unction (n.) That quality in language, address, or the like, which excites emotion; especially, strong devotion; religious fervor and tenderness; sometimes, a simulated, factitious, or unnatural fervor..
Cussuetudinary :: Cussuetudinary (n.) A manual or ritual of customary devotional exercises.
Sacerdotalism :: Sacerdotalism (m.) The system, style, spirit, or character, of a priesthood, or sacerdotal order; devotion to the interests of the sacerdotal order..
Mistress :: Mistress (n.) A woman regarded with love and devotion; she who has command over one's heart; a beloved object; a sweetheart.
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