Amish
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Noun — A traditional Christian community, mostly living in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana, known for simple living and limited use of modern technology.
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Etymology
Named after Jakob Ammann, a 17th-century Swiss preacher who founded the movement.
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What does “Amish” mean?
The word “Amish” means a traditional Christian community, mostly living in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana, known for simple living and limited use of modern technology. In plain terms, refers to a religious community known for a simple, technology-free lifestyle.
How do you pronounce “Amish”?
“Amish” is pronounced AH-mihsh (/ˈɑː.mɪʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Amish” in a sentence?
Here is “Amish” used in a sentence: “The Amish in the area still travel by horse and buggy.”
What part of speech is “Amish”?
Depending on how it is used, “Amish” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “Amish” come from?
The word “Amish” dates back to around 1600. Named after Jakob Ammann, a 17th-century Swiss preacher who founded the movement.
Is “Amish” a common word?
“Amish” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Amish” have?
“Amish” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a traditional Christian community, mostly living in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana, known for simple living and limited use of modern technology.