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Quakerism

Quakerism noun: the belief system of the members of the Religious Society of Friends, an ostensibly Christian religious denomination that began in England in the 17th century.

Noun

Quakerism (countable and uncountable, plural Quakerisms)

  1. The belief system of the members of the Religious Society of Friends, an ostensibly Christian religious denomination that began in England in the 17th century.
    • Rorem befuddled Robert J. by proclaiming himself a devout Quaker who "does not believe in God," explaining that his Quakerism lies in his devotion to humanity and that he "envies" those who are able to believe in God.1984 April 21, Richard Knisely, “Ned Rorem on His Art”, in Gay Community News, page 17
  2. (derogatory) A behaviour, belief, etc. that is characteristic of Quakers.

Quakerism meaning in Indonesian

Quakerism in Indonesian

belief system of the Religious Society of Friends
Quakerisme

Forms of Quakerism

pluralQuakerisms

Origin of Quakerism

From Quaker + -ism.

Questions about Quakerism

What does Quakerism mean?
Quakerism means the belief system of the members of the Religious Society of Friends, an ostensibly Christian religious denomination that began in England in the 17th century.
What is Quakerism in Indonesian?
Quakerism in Indonesian is Quakerisme. See Quakerism meaning in Indonesian.
What part of speech is Quakerism?
Quakerism is a noun.
What is the plural of Quakerism?
The plural of Quakerism is Quakerisms.

Words near Quakerism in the dictionary

  1. Quakeress
  2. Quakeresses
  3. Quakerish
  4. Quakerishly
  5. Quakerishness
  6. Quakerism
  7. Quakerisms
  8. Quakerist
  9. Quakeristic
  10. Quakerization
  11. Quakerize

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