: of or relating to a strict sect of Mennonites who were followers of Amman and settled in America chiefly in the 18th century
Amish
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In some communities, however, Amish people can own a vehicle for business purposes.
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David Chiu, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Manny keeps them in the prison of memory, dragging Ray to Amish country on the next leg of his doing-the-steps sidequest.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2025
Spear favored John Kempf, an Amish regenerative farmer and podcast host, a transition source said.
—Marc Caputo, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025
Lonnie Yoder, 84, was killed when his Amish buggy flipped due to intense winds in Middlebury, Ind. shortly before 6 p.m. local time on Sunday.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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David Chiu, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Manny keeps them in the prison of memory, dragging Ray to Amish country on the next leg of his doing-the-steps sidequest.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2025
Spear favored John Kempf, an Amish regenerative farmer and podcast host, a transition source said.
—Marc Caputo, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025
Lonnie Yoder, 84, was killed when his Amish buggy flipped due to intense winds in Middlebury, Ind. shortly before 6 p.m. local time on Sunday.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for Amish
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“Amish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Amish. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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