Quakerism

English Etymology en :af Quaker -ism + 1 Noun ~ 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. en 21 Apr 84 Gay Community News 17 Richard Knisely Ned Rorem on His Art 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. en derogatory A behaviour, belief, etc. that is characteristic of Quakers. Translations belief system of the Religious Society of Friends Finnish: fi kveekarismi s French: fr quakerisme m German: de Quäkertum n Indonesian: id Quakerisme Italian: it quacquerismo Romanian: ro quakerism n Scottish Gaelic: gd Cuaigearachd f Spanish: es caquerismo m characteristic of Quakers See also en Quakerism Religion