mennonite
Definition
Noun: A member of a Protestant Christian group that originated in the 16th century during the Reformation, emphasizing adult baptism, nonviolence, simplicity, and community.
Usage
The term "Mennonite" refers specifically to an individual belonging to this religious denomination. It is used as a countable noun. * She is a Mennonite who attends a local meetinghouse. * The Mennonites in that community are known for their skilled craftsmanship. * He was raised in a Mennonite family.
Advanced Usage
- As an adjective: While primarily a noun, "Mennonite" can function attributively to describe things related to the group.
- They follow Mennonite traditions.
- It is a Mennonite church.
- Historical Context: The movement is named after Menno Simons, a Dutch Catholic priest who became a prominent leader and organizer of the Anabaptist movement in the Netherlands and northern Germany in the 16th century.
Variants and Related Words
- Mennonitism (noun): The doctrines, practices, or system of the Mennonites.
- Anabaptist (noun): A broader term for the radical Reformation movement from which Mennonites emerged, sharing core beliefs like adult baptism.
Synonyms
- Anabaptist (in a broad historical sense, though not all Anabaptist groups are Mennonite)
Related Phrases and Concepts
- Plain dress: A style of modest clothing worn by some Mennonite groups as an expression of their faith and separation from worldly fashion.
- Peace church: A Christian denomination committed to pacifism; Mennonites are historically considered one of the three historic peace churches (along with Quakers and Brethren).
- Adult believer's baptism: The practice of baptizing only those who are old enough to make a personal confession of faith, which is a central tenet distinguishing them from infant-baptizing churches.
Noun
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a member of an Anabaptist movement in Holland noted for its simplicity of life
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