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qui·et·ism
(kwī′ĭ-tĭz′əm)n.
1. A form of Christian mysticism enjoining passive contemplation and the beatific annihilation of the will.
2. A state of quietness and passivity.
qui′et·ist n.
qui′et·is′tic adj.
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Noun | 1. | quietist - a religious mystic who follows quietism mystic, religious mystic - someone who believes in the existence of realities beyond human comprehension |
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quietist
n → Quietist(in) m(f)
adj → quietistisch
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