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pietist

UK
/ˈpaɪətɪst/
US
/ˈpaɪəˌtɪst/

Translations

pietistnoun
pietists
pl
UK
/ˈpaɪətɪst/
US
/ˈpaɪəˌtɪst/
The pietist was known for his devout religious practices.
Пиетист был известен своими благочестивыми религиозными практиками.
Synonyms
devout person
religious enthusiast
spiritualist
fervent believer
zealous worshipper
pietistadjective
more pietist
Comp.
most pietist
Super.
UK
/ˈpaɪətɪst/
US
/ˈpaɪətɪst/

Definitions

pietistnoun
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.
pietistadjective
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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