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quietist


Meanings
  • A person who advocates or practices the quiet or peaceful withdrawal from the world, often for religious reasons.

    - "Example 1: In the quietist tradition, monks seek solace in meditation and silence."
    - "Example 2: John was a devout quietist who spent most of his days in prayer and meditation, seeking to live a simple, peaceful life."

Rhymes
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quietist , precipitant , obsessive , possessive , contemplative , remunerative , reparative , conjunctive , disjunctive
Homophones
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  1. quietist, quitist, quit iste, quick iste, quik iste


Variants
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quietism , quietisms , quietist , quietistic , quietists
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Quietism as a practice or tradition has taken many different forms throughout history. In some cases, quietist practices have been associated with specific religious or spiritual traditions, such as Christianity, Buddhism, or Hinduism. In other cases, quietist practices have been pursued in more secular or non-religious contexts, such as in the context of personal or professional development, or in the context of artistic or literary expression. Regardless of the specific form or context in which quietist practices have been pursued, they have all shared certain common features and characteristics, such as a focus on inner contemplation and reflection, a commitment to living a simple and uncluttered life, and a dedication to the pursuit of wisdom, knowledge, and understanding, both for their own sake and for the sake of the world and the people who inhabit it.


Etymology
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Derived from the Old French word 'quiet', meaning 'peace, stillness', and the suffix 'ist', denoting 'one who practices or advocates'.


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  1. Contemplative prayer: A form of Christian prayer that emphasizes inner stillness and attentiveness to God, often through the use of specific contemplative practices and techniques, such as the Jesus Prayer, the Hours of the Divine Office, or the Practice of the Presence of God.

  2. Mysticism: A religious or spiritual tradition that emphasizes the direct experience of God or the ultimate reality, often through the use of specific mystical practices and techniques, such as meditation, contemplation, prayer, fasting, or asceticism.


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["Quietism has had a significant impact on Western culture, particularly in the areas of religion, philosophy, and literature. Quietist monks and nuns have been a prominent presence in the religious landscape of Europe, and their influence has extended beyond the confines of the monastery or convent. In the realm of philosophy, quietist thinkers have explored the nature of the self and the relationship between the individual and the world. In literature, quietist themes have found expression in the works of a diverse range of authors, from the medieval mystics and the Renaissance humanists to the Romantic poets and the modernist writers. Through these various literary genres and forms, quietist ideas and values have continued to resonate with readers and writers alike, inspiring new generations to explore the depths of the quietist tradition and to carry forward its enduring legacy."]

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