Definition of "pietist" [pi•e•tist]

• A supporter of pietism. (noun)

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• "'If I were M. le Maire, saving your respect, I would not go out into an unknown danger with this man here, a man who is known as a pietist, as a clerical, as one who sees visions --'"
• "Dr Ganiel said "pietist" evangelicals - those who had decided that the world of politics was simply too grubby for Christians to take part in - could be reinforced by Mrs Robinson's demise."
• "The German pietist and English Quaker movements certainly perceived themselves as having a theological affinity which separated them not just from Catholics, but from Puritans, Lutherans, etc."