Pietism
Pronunciation : Pi"e*tism
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. G. pietismus, F. pi?tisme.]
Definition : 1. The principle or practice of the Pietists.
2. Strict devotion; also, affectation of devotion. The Sch?ne Seele, that ideal of gentle pietism, in "Wilhelm Meister." W. Pater.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913