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pietism
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As a noun, pietism means a movement in the Lutheran church in the 17th and 18th centuries, calling for a return to practical and devout Christianity.
Meanings of pietism
3 meaningsnoun
christianityoften capitalizedA movement in the Lutheran church in the 17th and 18th centuries, calling for a return to practical and devout Christianity.
17th and 18th-century German movement in the Lutheran Church stressing personal piety and devotion
Exaggerated or affected piety and religious zeal
Similar: religiosity, religionism, religiousism
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noun: exaggerated or affected piety and religious zeal
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