quietist en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈkwʌɪətɪst/ (UK)
Etymology
From quiet + -ist, after Italian quietista.
Meanings
- A mystic who follows quietism.
-
Someone who is not socially or politically active.
You need not give in to media clowns or dozing quietists.
1985, Lawrence Durrell, Quinx (Avignon Quintet), Faber & Faber, published 2004, page 1267:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| quietists | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
fr quiétiste (a mystic who follows quietism) · el ησυχαστής (a mystic who follows quietism)