Mennonite

usgb/ˈmenənaɪt/
noun

A member of a Christian group that believes in peace, adult baptism, and following the teachings of Jesus very closely.

She was raised as a Mennonite and her peaceful nature reflects those values.
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Often appears as...

  • mennonite community
  • mennonite church
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Religious Group

Mennonites are a religious community. Remember, it's a proper noun referring to people within this group.

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The Mennonite family attended their church picnic.
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Peace Advocates

Mennonites are known for nonviolence. This peace aspect is key to their identity.

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Mennonites participated in the peace march downtown.
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Adult Baptism

They practice adult baptism, not infant baptism. This ritual is done when a member can make the choice.

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He chose to get baptized as a Mennonite last year.
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