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Piety vs Sanctity - What's the difference?

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Piety is a related term of sanctity.


In uncountable|lang=en terms the difference between piety and sanctity

is that piety is (uncountable) similar reverence to one's parents and family while sanctity is (uncountable) the condition of being considered sacred; inviolability.

In countable|lang=en terms the difference between piety and sanctity

is that piety is (countable) a devout act or thought while sanctity is (countable) something considered sacred.

As nouns the difference between piety and sanctity

is that piety is (uncountable) reverence and devotion to god while sanctity is (uncountable) holiness of life or disposition; saintliness.

piety

English

Noun

  • (uncountable) reverence and devotion to God
    • Colleen's piety led her to make sacrifices that most people would not have made.
  • (uncountable) similar reverence to one's parents and family
  • (countable) a devout act or thought

    • Derived terms

    * filial piety

    Related terms

    * pious *

    sanctity

    English

    Noun

  • (uncountable) Holiness of life or disposition; saintliness
  • (uncountable) The condition of being considered sacred; inviolability
  • (countable) Something considered sacred.

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