mennonite

/ˈmɛnəˌnaɪt/
adjective
  1. Relating to the Mennonite Christian denomination or its beliefs and practices.
    • She wore a simple Mennonite dress with a head covering.
    • We visited a Mennonite church during our trip to Pennsylvania.
    • The Mennonite tradition of pacifism is central to their faith.
noun
  1. A member of a Protestant Christian group that emphasizes adult baptism, nonviolence, and simple living.
    • The Mennonite community donated food and clothing to the disaster relief effort.
    • My neighbor is a Mennonite and she bakes the best bread from scratch.
    • Many Mennonites choose to live in rural areas and farm without modern technology.
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