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pietist

UK
/ˈpaɪətɪst/
US
/ˈpaɪəˌtɪst/
pietistnoun
pietists
pl
UK
/ˈpaɪətɪst/
US
/ˈpaɪəˌtɪst/
Translations
The pietist devoted much of his time to prayer and community service.
Le piétiste consacrait beaucoup de son temps à la prière et au service de la communauté.
Additional translations
bigotPéjoratif, pour une personne jugée excessivement ou ostentatoirement pieuse.
Definitions
A member of a movement within Lutheranism that emphasizes personal faith, devotion, and the importance of living a pious life.
The pietist devoted much of his time to prayer and community service.
A person who is excessively or ostentatiously pious.
He was considered a pietist by his peers due to his constant display of religious devotion.
Synonyms
devout person
religious enthusiast
spiritualist
fervent believer
zealous worshipper
pietistadjective
more pietist
Comp.
most pietist
Super.
UK
/ˈpaɪətɪst/
US
/ˈpaɪətɪst/
Translations
piétisteRelatif au piétisme.
Pietist theology placed a strong emphasis on personal devotion.
La théologie piétiste mettait fortement l'accent sur la dévotion personnelle.
Additional translations
bigotPéjoratif, pour une attitude d’une piété excessive ou affectée.
Definitions
Relating to Pietism or its followers.
Pietist theology placed a strong emphasis on personal devotion.
Characterized by excessive or ostentatious piety.
His pietist tone alienated the more liberal members of the group.
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