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Haugean.

A pietistic state church reform movement of the late 18th and early 19th century, intended to bring new life and vitality into the Church of Norway, which had been often characterized by formalism and lethargy.

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adj
  1. A pietistic state church reform movement of the late 18th and early 19th century, intended to bring new life and vitality into the Church of Norway, which had been often characterized by formalism and lethargy.

    historical
Where this word comes from

From Hauge + -an, after lay evangelist Hans Nielsen Hauge (1771–1824).

noun
  1. A supporter of the Haugean church reform movement.

    historical
Where this word comes from

From Hauge + -an, after lay evangelist Hans Nielsen Hauge (1771–1824).

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