quaker

Everyday

1. (church) A member of the Religious Society of Friends, a Christian group that worships in silence and believes in peace and simplicity. tree →
2. adjective Connected with the Quakers: «a Quaker meeting». tree →

In the lessons

In church life and history: Quakers meet in a «meeting house», sit in silence and speak when they feel moved. They are known for refusing war, working against slavery and helping prisoners and the poor. Quakers believe there is «that of God in everyone». Phrases: «a Quaker meeting», «Quaker school».

Examples

• Quakers sit together in silence during their meeting. tree →
• The Quakers worked hard to end slavery. tree →
• She goes to a Quaker school. tree →
• Quakers believe in peace and do not fight in wars. tree →
• The Quaker meeting house has no altar or pictures. tree →
• The famous oats are named Quaker but are not made by Quakers. tree →

Note

A proper noun: always «Quaker» with a capital (the input is lower case only by format). Official name: «the Religious Society of Friends», so Quakers are also called «Friends». The name came from people saying they «quaked» (shook) before God. Speak of beliefs respectfully: «Quakers believe…».