Quakers (Noun)
Meaning
A Christian sect founded by George Fox about 1660; commonly called Quakers.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Quakers, known for their simplicity and pacifism, have a distinct place in Christian history.
- Quakers value the spiritual knowledge that arises from within, as reflected in their silent worship services.
- Quakers adhered to certain key principles such as equality and the inherent worth of every individual.
- Despite persecution in their early days, the Quakers persevered and established thriving communities.
- Quakers avoided the excesses and hierarchies that some saw as associated with traditional Christian denominations.