Amish
n. strict Mennonite Protestant sect that settled in the United States and Canada during the 18th century | ||||
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Amish Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Amish
Noun
1. an American follower of the Mennonite religion
(hypernym) Mennonite
(member-holonym) Amish sect
Noun
1. an American follower of the Mennonite religion
(hypernym) Mennonite
(member-holonym) Amish sect
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amish
\am"ish\ (?), n. pl. [written also omish.] (eccl. hist.) the amish mennonites.
amish
\am"ish\, a. [written also omish.] (eccl. hist.) of, pertaining to, or designating, the followers of jacob amman, a strict mennonite of the 17th century, who even proscribed the use of buttons and shaving as "worldly conformity". there are several branches of amish mennonites in the united states.
amish
\am"ish\ (?), n. pl. [written also omish.] (eccl. hist.) the amish mennonites.
amish
\am"ish\, a. [written also omish.] (eccl. hist.) of, pertaining to, or designating, the followers of jacob amman, a strict mennonite of the 17th century, who even proscribed the use of buttons and shaving as "worldly conformity". there are several branches of amish mennonites in the united states.
Amish Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Amish
Key leader was Jacob Ammann. See distinctive characteristics they shared with Anabaptists.
Key leader was Jacob Ammann. See distinctive characteristics they shared with Anabaptists.
Amish Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Amish
The Amish (Amisch or Amische) (IPA: ) are an Anabaptist Christian denomination in the United States and Canada (Ontario and Manitoba) known for their plain dress and avoidance of modern conveniences such as cars and electricity. The Amish separate themselves from mainstream society for religious reasons: They do not join the military, apply for Social Security benefits, take out insurance or accept any form of financial assistance from the government.
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