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Word: Quietism
Speech Type: Noun
late 17th century (denoting the religious mysticism based on the teachings of the Spanish priest Miguel de Molinos (c1640–97)): from Italian quietismo, based on Latin quies, quiet- ‘quiet’
ˈkwʌɪɪtɪz(ə)m
(in the Christian faith) devotional contemplation and abandonment of the will as a form of religious mysticism.
Short Definition:(in Christian faith) devotional contemplation and abandonment of will as form of religious mysticism
calm acceptance of things as they are without attempts to resist or change them
Short Definition:calm acceptance of things as they are without attempts
Examples:- political quietism
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