Devout
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Meaning
- careful in observing religious duties or spiritual disciplines.
- pious.
- earnest, sincere.
Religion
- according to the Bible, a Roman military officer was described as devout because he gave generously to those in need and prayed regularly (see New Testament book of Acts 10.1-2[link]).
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