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pi·e·tism | \ ˈpī-ə-ˌti-zəm 
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\Definition of pietism
1 capitalized : a 17th century religious movement originating in Germany in reaction to formalism and intellectualism and stressing Bible study and personal religious experience
2a : emphasis on devotional experience and practices
b : affectation of devotion
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pietist \ ˈpī-ə-tist \ adjective or noun, often capitalized
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The first known use of pietism was in 1697
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