quaker (Meaning)
quaker (n)
a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)
one who quakes and trembles with (or as with) fear
quaker (n.)
One who quakes.
One of a religious sect founded by George Fox, of Leicestershire, England, about 1650, -- the members of which call themselves Friends. They were called Quakers, originally, in derision. See Friend, n., 4.
The nankeen bird.
The sooty albatross.
Any grasshopper or locust of the genus (Edipoda; -- so called from the quaking noise made during flight.
Synonyms & Antonyms of quaker
Synonyms:
- benefactor
- peer
- sport
- sympathizer
- pen pal
- blood brother
- hearty
- crony
- amigo
- collaborator
- accomplice
- cohort
- supporter
- associate
- ally
Antonyms:
quaker Sentence Examples
- The Quakers, a religious society, are known for their pacifism and simplicity.
- The Quaker meetinghouse is a place of worship where silence is valued.
- Quakers believe in the equality of all people, regardless of race or gender.
- The Quaker school emphasizes experiential learning and personal growth.
- The Quaker Oats company is a well-known brand of oatmeal.
- The Quaker parrot is a small, green bird found in South America.
- The Quaker bridge is a historic covered bridge in Pennsylvania.
- The Quaker gunpowder machine was an early type of steam engine.
- Quakertown is a borough in Pennsylvania named after the Quaker settlers who founded it.
- The Quaker City is a nickname for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, due to its strong Quaker influence.
FAQs About the word quaker
a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers), one who quakes and trembles with (or as w
confidant,buddy, colleague, mate, alter ego, musketeer, confidante, familiar, chum, acquaintance
foe, foe, enemy,enemy, competitor, antagonist, rival, adversary, rival, antagonist
The Quakers, a religious society, are known for their pacifism and simplicity.
The Quaker meetinghouse is a place of worship where silence is valued.
Quakers believe in the equality of all people, regardless of race or gender.
The Quaker school emphasizes experiential learning and personal growth.
