-_də̇st noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Russian shtundist, from shtunda Stundism, body of Stundists (from German stunde lesson, hour, from Old High German stunta point in time, hour) + -ist; from their meetings for Bible study or prayer — more at stound
: one of a Russian denomination of Protestants originating about 1860 under German influence and emphasizing evangelical piety