Associations to the word «Quakerism»

Wiktionary

QUAKERISM, noun. An alternate name for 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.
QUAKERISM, noun. (derogatory) A behaviour, belief, etc. that is characteristic of Quakers.

Dictionary definition

QUAKERISM, noun. The theological doctrine of the Society of Friends characterized by opposition to war and rejection of ritual and a formal creed and an ordained ministry.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley