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piety meaning in Sanskrit

धार्मिकता dhārmikatā

/ˈpaɪ̯ɪti/

piety in Sanskrit: धार्मिकता (dhārmikatā). In English, piety means reverence and devotion to God.

Sanskrit words for piety

reverence and devotion to God
धार्मिकता dhārmikatā

English meaning of piety

  1. noun Reverence and devotion to God.
  2. noun Similar reverence to one's parents and family or to one's country.
  3. noun A devout or otherwise laudable act, thought, or statement.
  4. noun A platitude that may be empty or at least facile and undercommitted.

Full definition of piety

piety in a sentence

  • Colleen's piety led her to make sacrifices that most people would not have made.
  • patriotism as piety, when done right
  • He was quick with the pieties about hard work, honest communication, active listening, and respecting others' viewpoints, but walking the walk is different from talking the talk.

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Questions about piety in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of piety in Sanskrit?
Piety in Sanskrit is धार्मिकता (dhārmikatā).
piety इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Piety: धार्मिकता (dhārmikatā).
What does piety mean in English?
Piety means reverence and devotion to God.

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