Word
religiosity
Phoneticsre·li·gios·i·ty
US/ɹɪˌɫɪdʒiˈɑsəti/
UK/ɹɪlˌɪdʒɪˈɒsɪti/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. strong belief in a religion, shown in things like prayer, worship, and daily habits. You use it to talk about how religious a person or group is.
n. strong religious belief, observance, and devotion, often discussed as a degree that varies between individuals or societies.
Examples
“Her religiosity shapes her daily routine and choices.”
“The survey measures religiosity by asking how often people pray, attend services, and think about faith.”
“Scholars debate whether declining church attendance signals falling religiosity or simply a shift toward private, less visible forms of belief.”
Examples
simple
“Her religiosity shapes her daily routine and choices.”
contextual
“The survey measures religiosity by asking how often people pray, attend services, and think about faith.”
complex
“Scholars debate whether declining church attendance signals falling religiosity or simply a shift toward private, less visible forms of belief.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “religiosity” in context.
Verb
01. display religiosity
“She does not display religiosity openly in the workplace.”
verb + noun
02. express religiosity
“Many pilgrims express religiosity by fasting and chanting together.”
verb + noun
03. foster religiosity
“Religious schools aim to foster religiosity through ritual and study.”
verb + noun
04. measure religiosity
“Sociologists use surveys to measure religiosity across different age groups.”
verb + noun
Adjective
05. deep religiosity
“Her deep religiosity is reflected in daily prayer and regular worship.”
adj + noun
06. intense religiosity
“His intense religiosity influenced every major decision in his life.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. degree of religiosity
“The degree of religiosity varies widely between generations.”
noun + prep + noun
08. form of religiosity
“Pilgrimage is a public form of religiosity in many cultures.”
noun + prep + noun
09. level of religiosity
“The study found a high level of religiosity in rural areas.”
noun + prep + noun
10. a deep sense of religiosity
“The old monastery evokes a deep sense of religiosity and calm.”
11. express religiosity through prayer
“Many believers express religiosity through prayer five times a day.”
12. levels of religiosity remain high
“In the south, levels of religiosity remain high despite social change.”
Real-World Examples
“The researchers reviewed data from nearly 5,500 individuals involved in a different study and anticipated observing a lower risk of heart disease among those who exhibited higher levels of "religiosity.” “The researchers evaluated "intrinsic religiosity" based on physicians' responses regarding the significance of religion in their lives.” Etymology
From religio(u)s + -ity, from Latin religiositas.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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