Amish meaning

ä'mĭsh, ăm'ĭsh
An orthodox Anabaptist sect that separated from the Mennonites in the late 17th century and exists today primarily in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Indiana.
noun
0
0
Of or relating to this sect or its members.
adjective
0
0
The members of a Christian sect that separated from the Mennonites in the 17th cent.: in the U.S. since the 18th cent., the Amish favor plain dress and plain living, with little reliance on modern conveniences, in a chiefly agrarian society.
pluralNoun
0
0
Designating or of this sect.
adjective
0
0
A strict Anabaptist sect living mainly in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana.
pronoun
0
0
Advertisement
Relating to this sect.
adjective
0
0

Origin of amish

  • German amisch after Jacob Amman , 17th-century Swiss Mennonite bishop
    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
  • From Pennsylvania German Amisch or German Amische after the name of the Swiss preacher Jakob Amman (1645-1730).
    From Wiktionary

Amish Sentence Examples

  • The Amish have no need for Social Security.

  • There are two basic types of oak that the Amish work with.

  • Whether you are looking for one special piece of furniture or want to remodel an entire room, with the wide selection of Amish home furniture styles and designs, you are sure to find the perfect pieces for your needs.

  • With such a large population of Amish people living and working in Pennsylvania, it's no wonder that Amish made furniture from this state is one of the major sources of revenue for this segregated religious culture.

  • If you are looking for well made, high quality furniture that is crafted by hand, Amish furniture in Michigan retail outlets, country stores and online may be just the kind you want for your decorating needs.

More sentences →

Related articles

Also Mentioned In

Words near amish in the Dictionary