quaker

Meanings

• noun

  A member of the Religious Society of Friends, a Christian denomination founded in the 17th century, known for their belief in the inner light and pacifism.

  - "Quakers are known for their pacifist beliefs."
  - "The Quaker meeting house is a place of worship for the Religious Society of Friends."

• noun

  A person who makes or sells quilts.

  - "My grandmother is a skilled quaker and has made many beautiful quilts over the years."
  - "The local quaker fair is a great place to buy handmade quilts."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with quaker
maker , shaker , faker

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Variants

List of all variants of quaker that leads to same result
Quakerish , Quakerism , Quakerisms , Quakerly , quaker , quakers , Friend , Friends , Quaker , am friends with , are friends with , be friends with , been friends with , being friends with , friend , friendless , friendlessness , friendlessnesses , friends , friends with , is friends with , was friends with , were friends with , Quaker gun , Quaker guns , quaker-ladies

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Etymology

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The name Quaker derives from the 17th-century English term 'Quaker' or 'Quaking', which was used to mock the members of the Religious Society of Friends for their trembling during religious experiences.

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Trivia

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1. Quakers were also known as the 'Friends' because of their belief in the 'Friendship of all with God and man'.

2. Quakers have a tradition of maintaining silence during meetings to listen for the 'inner light' or divine guidance.

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Related Concepts

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1. Religious Society of Friends: The formal name for the Quaker denomination.

2. Inner light: A central Quaker belief in the divine presence within every person.

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Culture

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Quakers have a rich history and cultural significance, with their peaceful beliefs and contributions to various social issues such as abolitionism, women's suffrage, and education.

How to Memorize "quaker"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person wearing a simple Quaker outfit, such as a plain dress or suit, sitting quietly in a meeting house.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'Quaker' with peace, simplicity, and spirituality.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Quietly Understanding Kindness And Peace Everywhere' to remember the meaning of Quaker.

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