quakers

Everyday

1. (church) Quakers are members of a Christian group called the Religious Society of Friends, who worship mostly in silence, believe there is "that of God" in every person, and work for peace, equality and honesty. tree →
2. (old, informal) The name comes from a joke that they "quake" (tremble) before God. tree →

In the lessons

In RE and history lessons, pupils learn that Quakers have no priests; at a Meeting for Worship anyone may stand and speak if they feel moved. Quakers campaigned against slavery and war, and helped refugees. Quaker families started firms like Cadbury's and Rowntree's chocolate. Phrases: Quaker meeting, Quaker meeting house, a Quaker school.

Examples

• Quakers sit together in silence during their meetings. tree →
• The Quakers were among the first to speak out against slavery. tree →
• The Cadbury family were Quakers. tree →
• Quakers refuse to fight in wars. tree →
• There is a small Quaker meeting house in our town. tree →
• Quakers believe every person has something of God inside them. tree →

Note

Capital Q. Plural as in the input; singular a Quaker. They often call themselves "Friends". Pennsylvania was started by a Quaker, William Penn. "Quaker Oats" is a brand name, not a church.