A religious or philosophical system emphasizing devotion, emotion, and personal faith over ritual or doctrine; a practice or ideology centered on devotional acts.
From 'devotion' (from Latin 'devotio') + -al (adjective suffix) + -ism (ideology suffix). The suffix chain transforms a feeling into a systematic philosophy.
Devotionalism describes how some religious movements—like Pietism or certain strands of Hinduism and Christianity—prioritize emotional devotion and personal connection over strict rules and ceremonies.
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