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piety
Sign in to savethumb|"Piety", Dulwich Picture GalleryPiety is a virtue which may include religious devotion or spirituality. A common element in most conceptions of piety is a duty of respect. In a religious context, piety may be expressed through pious activities or devotions, which may vary among countries and cultures.
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It is catalogued under topics including Ethical principles, Personality traits and Religious practices.
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7 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- Classical interpretation
- As a virtue
- Piety and devotion
- See also
- References
- External links
thumb|"Piety", Dulwich Picture GalleryPiety is a virtue which may include religious devotion or spirituality. A common element in most conceptions of piety is a duty of respect. In a religious context, piety may be expressed through pious activities or devotions, which may vary among countries and cultures.
== Etymology == The word piety comes from the Latin word , the noun form of the adjective (which means "devout" or "dutiful"). English literature scholar Alan Jacobs has written about the origins and early meaning of the term:
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