noun
Uncommon
Quaker
KWAY-kuh
Quaker (noun) means a member of the Religious Society of Friends, a Christian group known for pacifism and simple worship without clergy. Example: “The Quakers were early and vocal opponents of slavery.”
noun
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A member of the Religious Society of Friends, a Christian group known for pacifism and simple worship without clergy.
"The Quakers were early and vocal opponents of slavery."
How to use Quaker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA member of a Christian pacifist denomination that avoids formal ceremony and hierarchy.
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Etymology
From "quake" plus "-er"; the nickname reportedly began when founder George Fox told a judge to "tremble at the word of the Lord," and the label stuck to members of the movement.
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What does “Quaker” mean?
The word “Quaker” means a member of the Religious Society of Friends, a Christian group known for pacifism and simple worship without clergy. In plain terms, a member of a Christian pacifist denomination that avoids formal ceremony and hierarchy.
How do you pronounce “Quaker”?
“Quaker” is pronounced KWAY-kuh (/ˈkweɪkəɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Quaker” in a sentence?
Here is “Quaker” used in a sentence: “The Quakers were early and vocal opponents of slavery.”
What part of speech is “Quaker”?
“Quaker” is a noun.
Is “Quaker” a common word?
“Quaker” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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