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- [men-uh-nahyt]
- /ˈmɛn əˌnaɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [men-uh-nahyt]
- /ˈmɛn əˌnaɪt/
Definitions of mennonite word
- noun mennonite a member of an evangelical Protestant sect, originating in Europe in the 16th century, that opposes infant baptism, practices baptism of believers only, restricts marriage to members of the denomination, opposes war and bearing arms, and is noted for simplicity of living and plain dress. 1
- countable noun mennonite Mennonites are members of a Protestant sect within the Christian church who do not baptize their children and who are opposed to military service. 0
- adjective mennonite Mennonite means relating to the religious beliefs or practices of Mennonites. 0
- noun mennonite a member of a Protestant sect that rejects infant baptism, Church organization, and the doctrine of transubstantiation and in most cases refuses military service, public office, and the taking of oaths 0
- noun mennonite a member of a Protestant denomination, Anabaptist in origins, founded in the Netherlands in the 16th cent.: Mennonites favor plain dress and oppose military service and the holding of public office 0
- adjective mennonite of or designating this denomination 0
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Origin of mennonite
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; < German Mennonit; named after Menno Simons (1492-1559), Frisian religious leader; see -ite1
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Parts of speech for Mennonite
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mennonite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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