SINCE 1828
pietism
noun
pi·e·tism
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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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Other Words from pietism
pietist
\ ˈpī-ə-tist
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adjective or noun,
often capitalized
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adjective or noun,
often capitalized
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