Hutterite

noun

Hut·​ter·​ite ˈhə-tə-ˌrīt How to pronounce Hutterite (audio) ˈhü- How to pronounce Hutterite (audio)
: a member of an Anabaptist sect of northwestern U.S. and Canada living communally and holding property in common
Hutterian adjective

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Hungarian down can be a bit loftier, and Hutterite down can be a bit softer, but ultimately neither of these factors should make or break your decision to purchase a comforter. Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 6 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Jakob Hutter †1536 Moravian Anabaptist

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Hutterite was in 1910

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“Hutterite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hutterite. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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