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Mennonitism

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The beliefs and practices of Mennonites.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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noun

Meaning 2

system of beliefs and practices including belief in scriptural authority; plain dress; adult baptism; foot washing; restriction of marriage to members of the group

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: Protestantism

History

Etymology

From Mennonite + -ism.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: mennonitisme — the beliefs and practices of Mennonites
  • German: Mennonitentum — the beliefs and practices of Mennonites
  • Italian: mennonitismo — the beliefs and practices of Mennonites
  • Polish: mennonityzm — the beliefs and practices of Mennonites
  • Polish: menonityzm — the beliefs and practices of Mennonites
  • Russian: меннони́тство (mennonítstvo) — the beliefs and practices of Mennonites