noun
Uncommon
Amish
AH-mihsh
Amish (noun) means a traditional Christian community, mostly living in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana, known for simple living and limited use of modern technology. Example: “The Amish in the area still travel by horse and buggy.”
noun
1
A traditional Christian community, mostly living in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana, known for simple living and limited use of modern technology.
"The Amish in the area still travel by horse and buggy."
adj
1
Relating to this community or its way of life.
"They stopped at an Amish farm stand for fresh produce."
How to use Amish
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRefers to a religious community known for a simple, technology-free lifestyle.
Common pairings
Amish community
Amish country
Amish farm
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Etymology
Named after Jakob Ammann, a 17th-century Swiss preacher who founded the movement.
Class of 1600
Amish joined the language around 1600.
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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.
