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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

pietism

/piːˈtɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does pietism mean?

noun

A movement in Lutheranism that emphasizes personal piety and a direct relationship with God, characterized by a strong emotional and devotional style of worship.

Example

"The pietist movement in 18th-century Germany emphasized the importance of personal faith and spiritual experience."

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