an assignment or appropriation to any purpose, cause, etc.: the devotion of one's wealth and time to scientific advancement.
Often devotions.Ecclesiastical. religious observance or worship; a form of prayer or worship for special use.
Origin of devotion
1150–1200; Middle English devocioun (from Anglo-French ), from Late Latin dēvōtiōn- (stem of dēvōtiō ), equivalent to Latin dēvōt(us) + -iōn- noun-forming suffix; see devote, -ion
No wonder many in the US and Europe have begun questioning the underpinnings of capitalism—particularly its devotion to free markets and its faith in the power of economic growth to create prosperity and solve our problems.
Capitalism is in crisis. To save it, we need to rethink economic growth.|Katie McLean|October 14, 2020|MIT Technology Review
Members of the ARMY, the self-ascribed title for BTS fans, told Reuters last week that buying stock in Big Hit Entertainment was a sign of their devotion to the group.
Fans of K-pop’s BTS are mobilizing on a new platform: The stock market|Grady McGregor|September 28, 2020|Fortune
When she asks the emperor whom she just saved to send her home and the court gasps in shock, the emperor informs the watching crowd that “devotion to family is an essential virtue.”
The history of Mulan, from a 6th-century ballad to the live-action Disney movie|Constance Grady|September 4, 2020|Vox
Their devotion to Holy Scripture, however, is highly selective.
Harris should make Pence’s bigotry an issue|James Driscoll|August 28, 2020|Washington Blade
Unfortunately, my overall lifestyle serves as a poor alibi for this level of athletic devotion.
The Sublime Agony of Hot-Weather Running|Martin Fritz Huber|August 27, 2020|Outside Online
Such warm expressions of devotion would come as news to Foer and Wieseltier.
Facebook Prince Purges The New Republic: Inside the Destruction of a 100-Year-Old Magazine|Lloyd Grove|December 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The level of devotion is more intense than one might find in Lake Forest, California.
Is India’s Fallen ‘God-Man’ So Different From a Megachurch Pastor?|Jay Michaelson|November 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In fact, our devotion to those ideals has only been strengthened by the selfless heroism we have seen.
The Resilient City: New York After 9/11|John Avlon|September 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Although extremely private, the couple has been particularly candid about their attraction and devotion to each other.
Victoria and David Beckham Celebrate Their 15th Wedding Anniversary|Erin Cunningham|July 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A few years ago Patton met a French soldier who knew Gordon, and who confirmed the love and devotion she felt for her grandfather.
The Price of Being a Patton: Wrestling With the Legacy of America’s Most Famous General|Tim Teeman|May 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They brought with them from the old colonies their educational traditions and their devotion to the flag of the Empire.
Ryerson Memorial Volume|J. George Hodgins
The devotion to something afarFrom the sphere of our sorrow.
The Call of the Wildflower|Henry S. Salt
What may we deduce from this wonderful increase of devotion to the Immaculate Mary?
The Miraculous Medal|Jean Marie Aladel
Surrounded as they were with desolation, dangers and misery, they will be remembered for their worth and devotion to duty.
The Red Cross in Peace and War|Clara Barton
Throughout the Christian world, everywhere, the devotion of sailors to St. Nicholas is much in evidence.
St. Nicholas|George H. McKnight
British Dictionary definitions for devotion
devotion
/ (dɪˈvəʊʃən) /
noun
(often foll by to)strong attachment (to) or affection (for a cause, person, etc) marked by dedicated loyalty