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Pronunciation / Transliteration: kweikeo
"퀘이커 공동체는 평화로운 해결책을 지지합니다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A member of the Religious Society of Friends, a Christian denomination known for its commitment to pacifism, simplicity, and social justice.
"The Quaker community organized a peace march to advocate for non-violent solutions." - 2
A person who adheres to the principles and practices of Quakerism, including silent worship and the belief in the inner light.
"As a Quaker, she values silence and reflection during her spiritual practices."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Quaker' originated in the mid-17th century as a nickname for members of the Religious Society of Friends, derived from the verb 'quake', referring to the physical manifestations of religious fervor experienced during worship. The name reflects the group's emphasis on inner spirituality and direct experience of God.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Quaker" is said worldwide
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Quaker
Transliteration: kweker
"Le Quaker a participé à des activités de paix."
Quäker
Transliteration: kwɛːkɐ
"Der Quäker engagiert sich für soziale Gerechtigkeit."
Quacchero
Transliteration: kwakˈkɛro
"Il quacchero promuove la pace e la giustizia sociale."
Cuáquero
Transliteration: kwá.ke.ro
"El cuáquero participó en la marcha por la paz."
Quaker
Transliteration: kwɛɪkɪr
"O quaker é conhecido por seu ativismo pacifista."
क्वेकर
Transliteration: kvekar
"क्वेकर समुदाय ने शांति के लिए एक रैली आयोजित की।"
贵格会教徒
Transliteration: guìgé huì jiàotú
"贵格会教徒致力于社会正义。"
퀘이커
Transliteration: kweikeo
"퀘이커 공동체는 평화로운 해결책을 지지합니다."
クエーカー
Transliteration: kuēkā
"クエーカーは非暴力的な解決策を支持しています。"
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