noun
Amish
AH-mihsh
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.