quietist

Definition

Characterized by or advocating for a passive, detached, or resigned attitude toward external affairs, typically withdrawing from active participation in political or social conflict.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'quietus' meaning 'calm' or 'at rest', the term historically referred to a 17th-century Christian movement that emphasized absolute surrender to the divine will through passivity.

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