Pietism

Language: English
Pronunciation: pi-et-ism
Part of Speech: noun

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(often capitalized) A movement in the Lutheran church in the 17th and 18th centuries, calling for a return to practical and devout Christianity.

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"17th and 18th-century German movement in the Lutheran Church stressing personal piety and devotion"
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"exaggerated or affected piety and religious zeal"
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