Laestadianism

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proper noun

A conservative Lutheran revival movement started in the middle of the 19th century, marked by pietistic and Moravian influences, and having many members in the Nordic countries.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. A conservative Lutheran revival movement started in the middle of the 19th century, marked by pietistic and Moravian influences, and having many members in the Nordic countries.

Origin

From Laestadian + -ism.

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Translations

French læstadianisme
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Cite this entry
APA

Laestadianism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Laestadianism

MLA

“Laestadianism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Laestadianism. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Laestadianism,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Laestadianism.

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