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Quakerisms

Quakerisms is the plural of Quakerism.

Meaning of Quakerism

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.

Questions about Quakerisms

What is Quakerisms the plural of?
Quakerisms is the plural of Quakerism.

Words near Quakerisms in the dictionary

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

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