MENNONITES

Meaning of MENNONITES in English

a radical Reformation group started by Menno Simons. See the Anabaptists with whom they share some distinctive characteristics.

Theological and philosophical biography English dict. Английский словарь богословской и философской биографии . 2012

MENNONITES — Mennonites
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MENNONITES — Mennonites
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MENNONITES — меннониты Протестантская анабаптистская секта. Проповедуют смирение, пацифизм, отказ от насилия, поддерживают отделение церкви от государства. Первая волна иммиграции меннонитов (около 5 …
MENNONITES — меннониты Протестантская анабаптистская секта. Проповедуют смирение, пацифизм, отказ от насилия, поддерживают отделение церкви от государства. Первая волна иммиграции меннонитов (около …
MENNONITES — Mennonites
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MENNONITES — Mennonites
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PLAIN PEOPLE — noun Date: 1904 members of any of various Protestant groups (as Mennonites) especially in the United States who wear distinctively …
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AMISH — adjective Etymology: probably from German amisch, from Jacob Amman or Amen fl1693 Swiss Mennonite bishop Date: 1844 of or relating …
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MENNONITE — Member of a Protestant church named for They trace their origins to the Swiss Brethren (established 1525), nonconformists who rejected …
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AMISH — Member of a conservative Christian group in North America known as the Old Order Amish Mennonite Church. The Amish originated …
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MENNONITE — I. ˈmenəˌnīt, usu -īd.+V noun ( -s ) Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: German Mennoit, from Menno Simons died 1561 Frisian …
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HOOKER — I. ˈhu̇kə(r) noun ( -s ) Etymology: hook (II) + -er 1. a. : one that hooks especially habitually that …
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WATERLANDER — ˈwȯ]d.ə(r)ˌlandə(r), ˈwä], ]tə(r)ˌ-\ noun ( -s ) Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Dutch, literally, inhabitant of Waterland, from Waterland, district in …
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RIVER BRETHREN — noun plural Usage: usually capitalized R&B Etymology: from the Susquehanna river, near which the denomination was formed : members of …
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PLAIN PEOPLE — noun Usage: usually capitalized both Ps Etymology: plain (IV) : members of any of various religious groups (as Mennonites, Dunkers, …
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MENNONITISM — -īd.ˌizəm, -īˌti- noun ( -s ) Usage: usually capitalized : the doctrines and practices of Mennonites : the Mennonite Church …
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HOUSE AMISH — noun Usage: usually capitalized A : Amish Mennonites who have no churches, who purposely avoid owning church property, and who …
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DEFENSELESS MENNONITE — noun Usage: usually capitalized D&M : a member of a conservative middlewestern religious group of Mennonites
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WATERLANDIAN — (n.) One of a body of Dutch Anabaptists who separated from the Mennonites in the sixteenth century; -- so called …
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AMISH — (a.) Of, pertaining to, or designating, the followers of Jacob Amman, a strict Mennonite of the 17th century, who even …
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AMISH — (n. pl.) The Amish Mennonites.
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WATERLANDIAN — ( n. ) One of a body of Dutch Anabaptists who separated from the Mennonites in the sixteenth century; -- …
Webster's Revised Unabridged English Dictionary
PLAIN PEOPLE — members of the Amish, the Mennonites, or the Dunkers: so named because they stress simple living. [ 1870-75, Amer. ]
Random House Webster's Unabridged English Dictionary
AMISH — add. ·noun ·pl the amish mennonites. 2. amish ·add. ·adj of, pertaining to, or designating, the followers of jacob amman, …
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CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR — one who opposes bearing arms or who objects to any type of military training and service. Some conscientious objectors refuse …
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KANSAS, FLAG OF — U.S. state flag consisting of a dark blue field (background) with a sunflower emblem and the state seal above the …
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BRETHREN — a group of Protestant churches that trace their origin to Schwarzenau, Hesse, in 1708, in which year a group of …
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AMISH — also called Amish Mennonite, member of a conservative Christian group in North America, primarily members of the Old Order Amish …
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MENNONITE — n. Member of a Protestant church named for Menno Simonsz . They trace their origins to the Swiss Brethren (established …
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AMISH — n. Member of a conservative Christian group in North America known as the Old Order Amish Mennonite Church. The Amish …
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CHRISTIANITY — n. 25B6; noun . See lists. Christian Denominations, Past and Present Abode of Love Evangelical Churches Adventists Family of Love …
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