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devotionalism

devotionalism

8.4
A strong personal focus on religious worship and prayer
  • noun
  • /dɪˈvoʊʃənəlɪzəm/
translation icon : devocionalismo
  • Her commitment to devotionalism was evident as she attended weekly services and participated in community worship activities.

Examples

  • New forms of devotionalism and the rise of Tantric and esoteric traditions during the first millennium.

    Academic text (2008)

  • Late-century metaphysicians often equaled Bushnell in their devotionalism and heart religion (and there are increasing suggestions that many of their rank and file, and even major leaders, came from evangelical backgrounds).

    Academic text (2010)

  • While the forms of devotional worship may be alien to many naturalistic Pagans, I think many of us may already be practicing devotionalism in spirit.

    Blog text (32)

  • Among cultural historians writing on medieval devotionalism over the past two decades, there has been a general tendency to collapse the distinction between these two manifestations of blood piety, one centered on the Eucharist and the other on blood relics and wonderhosts.

    Academic text (2005)

  • Many members of the congregation engaged in devotionalism through daily prayers and quiet meditation.

  • The rise in devotionalism among younger people has led to a resurgence of interest in personal spiritual practices.

Synonyms

devotion
vsdevotionalism
22 4.6

Deep religious faith and commitment to God

is about a movement or style focusing on personal worship practices
religiosity
vsdevotionalism
  • Formal
10 8.1

Strong belief in a god or gods and serious practice of that belief

is about a movement or practice focused on personal worship rather than general devotion
devoutness
vsdevotionalism
1 6.7

A strong religious feeling that makes a person pray or worship regularly

is about an organized focus on worship practices rather than inner feeling
religiousness
vsdevotionalism
6.3

A strong habit of being very careful about rules or details

is about focus on personal worship practices rather than careful daily conduct

Antonyms

secularism
16 6.8

The idea that religion should not be part of government, schools, or public life

irreligion
1 9.5

Not following or believing in any religion

Surface Forms

devotionalism singular
devotionalisms plural

Morphology

devotionalism = devotional (transparent) = devotion + al + ism

Formed by adding the productive suffix '-ism' to 'devotional' to name a movement or practice focused on devotion, a derivation easily understood by learners who know 'devotional'.

Etymology

Devotionalism comes from devotion, which started from the idea of making a promise or a 'vow' to someone or something. The same root appears in devote and the English word 'vow', so devotionalism means a strong personal focus on worship and religious practice.