PIETIST


Meaning of PIETIST in English

ˈpīəd.ə̇st, -ətə̇- noun

( -s )

Etymology: German, from Latin pietat-, pietas piety + German -ist

1. usually capitalized : an adherent of Pietism

2.

a. : a devoutly religious person

b. : an affectedly or excessively religious person

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