I. ˈmenəˌnīt, usu -īd.+V noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: German Mennoit, from Menno Simons died 1561 Frisian religious reformer + connective -n- + German -it -ite
: a member of a denomination of evangelical Protestant Christians formed from the Anabaptist movement of the 16th century and noted for belief in Scriptural authority, plainness of dress, rejection of oaths, adult baptism, aloofness from the state, exercise of excommunication, restriction of marriage to members of the group, and practice of the rite of foot washing
II. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
: of or relating to the Mennonites or to their doctrines or practices