pietas

pia (Latin)

-ius (Latin)

Genitive suffix for some irregular pronouns. Forming adjectives from nouns.

pietas (Latin)

(to one's parents, children, relatives, country, benefactors, etc.) Duty, dutifulness, affection, love, loyalty, patriotism, gratitude.. (to the gods) Piety, conscientiousness, scrupulousness,. Dutiful conduct, sense of duty.. Gentleness, kindness, tenderness, pity, compassion.