quietist

/ˈkwaɪətɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who advocates or practices quietism, especially in religion.

“The quietist movement within the monastery aimed to promote inner peace and contemplation.”

2. noun

A person who advocates for a policy of inaction or non-intervention in a particular situation or issue.

“The quietist approach to foreign policy was criticized for being too passive in the face of aggression.”

Synonyms

  • advocate
  • non-interventionist
  • pacifist

Antonyms

  • activist
  • interventionist