devotion

 
Pronunciation: /dɪˈvəʊʃ(ə)n/

noun

[mass noun]
  • love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person or activity: his devotion to duty never wavered she was the epitome of wifely devotion
  • religious worship or observance: the order’s aim was to live a life of devotion
  • (devotions) prayers or religious observances: she went to her devotions

Origin:

Middle English: from Latin devotio(n-), from devovere 'consecrate' (see devote)