Quakerism
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English
Etymology
Noun
Quakerism (countable and uncountable, plural Quakerisms)
- The belief system of the members of the Religious Society of Friends, an ostensibly Christian religious denomination that began in England in the 17th century.
- 1984 April 21, Richard Knisely, “Ned Rorem on His Art”, in Gay Community News, page 17:
- Rorem befuddled Robert J. by proclaiming himself a devout Quaker who "does not believe in God," explaining that his Quakerism lies in his devotion to humanity and that he "envies" those who are able to believe in God.
- (derogatory) A behaviour, belief, etc. that is characteristic of Quakers.
Translations
belief system of the Religious Society of Friends
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characteristic of Quakers
