quietism

/ˈkwaɪɪtɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a doctrine that advocates for the avoidance of action and involvement in worldly affairs, especially in politics or social issues, in order to maintain inner peace and spiritual purity.

“The quietist movement in the monastery emphasized the importance of meditation and contemplation over social activism.”

Synonyms

  • acosmism
  • apatheism

Antonyms

  • activism
  • engagement