Amish

adjective

ˈä-mish  ˈa- 

ˈā-

: of or relating to a strict sect of Mennonites who were followers of Amman and settled in America chiefly in the 18th century

Amish noun

Examples of Amish in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mose Troyer, who lived in the Amish community with both Kinsinger and Hochstetler, told WSAZ-TV that several community members noticed the 28-year-old woman had not been seen all day on March 13. —Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 8 May 2025

This includes, but is not limited to, the Amish and Mennonite communities who live in and around Lancaster County in South Central Pennsylvania. —Adam Erace, Saveur, 1 May 2025

Plaintiffs argue that the Maryland case hinges on the 1972 Wisconsin v. Yoder lawsuit brought forward by Amish parents who were seeking exemptions from Wisconsin state law that required all students to attend public school until age 16. —Solcyré Burga, Time, 22 Apr. 2025

In some communities, however, Amish people can own a vehicle for business purposes. —David Chiu, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from German amisch, from Jacob Amman died before 1730 Swiss Mennonite elder + -isch -ish

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

Amish

adjective

ˈäm-ish  ˈam- 

ˈām-

: of or relating to the Mennonites who were followers of Amman and settled in America

Amish noun

Etymology

probably from German amisch, from Jacob Amman or Amen, flourished 1693–97, Swiss Mennonite bishop