pietist

/paɪˈɛtɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who emphasizes personal experience of God’s saving grace, especially in the Lutheran tradition.

“The pietist movement in the 17th century emphasized individual faith and spirituality.”

2. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of Pietism, a movement that emphasizes personal experience of God’s saving grace.

“The pietist approach to Christianity emphasizes the importance of personal experience and spiritual growth.”

Synonyms

  • evangelical
  • puritanical

Antonyms

  • agnostic
  • atheist