hicksite

Hicks·ite

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hik-sahyt]
- /ˈhɪk saɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hik-sahyt]
- /ˈhɪk saɪt/

Definitions of hicksite word

noun hicksite a member of the liberal body of Quakers in the U.S., who asserted the sufficiency of the Inner Light in religious life. 1
noun hicksite (US, historical) A member or follower of the liberal party, headed by Elias Hicks, which, because of a change of views respecting the divinity of Christ and the Atonement, seceded from the conservative portion of the Quakers in 1827. 0

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Origin of hicksite

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

1825-35, Americanism; after Elias Hicks (1748-1830), American Quaker preacher; see -ite1

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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