ALL meanings of mennonite
Men·non·ite
M m - 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
- noun mennonite a group of denominations in the Anabaptist movement in the Christian church. 0
- noun mennonite a member of such a denomination. 0
- 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