devozione

devotion

noun deh-voh-TSYOH-neh Rare

Origin: From Latin devotio, from devovere 'to vow'.

Also means

dedication

Usage Note

Devozione covers both religious devotion (devozione alla Madonna) and secular dedication to a person or cause. It is almost always positive in tone. The plural devozioni is used in religious contexts for devotional practices. Do not confuse with dedica (dedication, as in a book inscription).

Examples

"La sua devozione alla famiglia è ammirevole."

Natural Translation

His devotion to his family is admirable.

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