Mennonite
|Men-no-nite|
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/ˈmɛnəˌnaɪt/
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/ˈmɛnənaɪt/
follower of Menno Simons; member of a Christian group
Etymology
'Mennonite' originates from the name of Menno Simons, a Dutch religious leader, with the suffix '-ite' meaning 'follower of'.
'Mennonite' was formed in the 16th century to describe followers of Menno Simons, and the term has remained largely unchanged into modern English.
Initially, it meant 'a follower of Menno Simons', but over time it evolved to refer specifically to members of the religious group known for their beliefs and practices.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of a Protestant Christian group that originated in the 16th century, known for simple living, pacifism, and, in some communities, rejection of modern technology.
Many Mennonites live in rural communities and maintain traditional ways of life.
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